Oxfordshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Burdrop, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Burdrop and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
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How our wedding paella catering works in Burdrop
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. We are often asked to cater vow renewals and civil ceremonies and parties after a register office wedding, with evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
A wedding in a small place like Burdrop frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Burdrop (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Larger events usually 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 Burdrop
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Burdrop
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Burdrop?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What wedding paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Getting married in Burdrop?
Burdrop is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Burdrop, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Burdrop is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Burdrop to Oxford (22 miles away).
Historic houses near Burdrop include Broughton Castle (3.8 miles east) and Upton House (4.9 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Burdrop suits an outdoor reception.
We cater weddings across the OX15 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Hawk's Lane and Acre Ditch or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Sibford Gower (1 mile west), Sibford Ferris (1 mile south), Swalcliffe (1 mile east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Tadmarton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south-west), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Broughton Castle (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Burdrop include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Schools near Burdrop include Sibford School (0.5 miles south)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Book early for summer Saturdays
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue doesn’t.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Who books wedding paella catering in Burdrop?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Burdrop book us for events such as:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening food for extra guests
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of Holy Trinity often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Burdrop is about 9:30pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Related guides
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