Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Bix
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Bix.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Bix
About our wedding paella catering in Bix
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. Whether it is marquee and garden weddings and sharing-style wedding meals, we can cook canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Bix, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Bix (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Bix at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bix? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Bix weddings: local tips
Bix is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Bix and the surrounding area. Bix is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.9 miles south-east. If you are marrying at a church near Bix, such as Church of St James, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in RG9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From White Lane and Rectory Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Bix, we also cover Middle Assendon (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Catslip (2 miles north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox Public House (within half a mile west)
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Bix
How far is Bix from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Bix?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cover Bix?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bix and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Perfect for your wedding in Bix
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Bix, people book us for occasions like:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Blessings and vow renewals
For outdoor photos, Warburg Nature Reserve is close by.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
What else we do in Bix
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Bix and across Oxfordshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
What wedding paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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