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Wedding Paella Catering in Ascott-under-Wychwood
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Ascott-under-Wychwood and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Food for evening guests
- Big weddings with every diet
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering for Ascott-under-Wychwood events
How our wedding paella catering works in Ascott-under-Wychwood
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served straight away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. For blessings and vow renewals and receptions after an intimate ceremony, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas and more.
Rural weddings around Ascott-under-Wychwood have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Ascott-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Ascott-under-Wychwood
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Ascott-under-Wychwood?
Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, in Ascott-under-Wychwood itself.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Places near Ascott-under-Wychwood
What else we do in Ascott-under-Wychwood
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ascott-under-Wychwood
Ascott-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For a wedding in Ascott-under-Wychwood, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ascott-under-Wychwood to Oxford (16 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Ascott-Under-Wychwood station is in Ascott-under-Wychwood itself. Blenheim Farm nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ascott-under-Wychwood suits an outdoor reception.
We cook at weddings all over the OX7 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a home on High Street, The Green and Church Close. If your venue is just outside Ascott-under-Wychwood, we also cover Ascott Earl (1 mile west), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Chilson (1 mile north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
The countryside around Ascott-under-Wychwood includes Blenheim Farm.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ascott-under-Wychwood
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Choose pan-side or table service
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Ascott-under-Wychwood
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Ascott-under-Wychwood, midsummer sunset is about 9:30pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Ascott-under-Wychwood, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff