Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Aston Upthorpe
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Aston Upthorpe and across Oxfordshire.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Book wedding paella catering in Aston Upthorpe
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How our wedding paella catering works in Aston Upthorpe
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Whether it is relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and marquee and garden weddings, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Aston Upthorpe, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Aston Upthorpe (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Getting married in Aston Upthorpe?
Aston Upthorpe is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Aston Upthorpe to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Aston Upthorpe is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (3 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Put the station on your invitation: Cholsey station is about 1.8 miles away. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Aston Upthorpe, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Here we cover the OX11 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From Lower Ham Yard, Alisons Lane and Moreton Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include South Moreton (1 mile north), Cholsey (2 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles south-east), Winterbrook (3 miles east) and South Stoke (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east).
A little further out are Brightwell Castle (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn Public House (within half a mile south-west)
How we price wedding paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. In Aston Upthorpe, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Aston Upthorpe
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
Churn Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Aston Upthorpe suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Aston Upthorpe
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Common questions in Aston Upthorpe
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Aston Upthorpe close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
- 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