Oxfordshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Botley, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Botley. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening wedding food
Book wedding paella catering in Botley
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
About our wedding paella catering in Botley
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served straight away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Popular choices include table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella, and we’re frequently booked for relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and rustic barn weddings.
Weddings in a place like Botley often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Botley (OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Botley questions
How far is Botley from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Botley for guests?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Botley?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a summer wedding in Botley, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Botley? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why choose wedding paella catering in Botley?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Harcourt Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
Places near Botley
What else we do in Botley
Planning a paella wedding in Botley
Botley is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your wedding in Botley will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
If you are hoping for photos in Raleigh Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 1.3 miles east.
Wherever your wedding is in OX2, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Elms Road, Cedar Road and Hazel Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Botley, we also cover Dean Court (1 mile west), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west), Filchampstead (2 miles west) and Wytham (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Botley includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Schools near Botley include Matthew Arnold School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Seacourt Bridge pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Somerville College Library (1.7 miles east)
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Enquire early for peak dates
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
How we price wedding paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Where we can cook in Botley
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Botley
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
- 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