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Wedding Paella Catering in Charlbury
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Charlbury.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering near Charlbury
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Wedding paella catering in Charlbury, made fresh on the day
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. For garden and marquee weddings and big weddings with every diet, we will put together a menu of table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella and more.
Weddings in a place like Charlbury frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Charlbury (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Charlbury
How far is Charlbury from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
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 cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you cater the whole day?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Charlbury weddings: local tips
Charlbury is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Weddings in Charlbury are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Charlbury to Oxford (13 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Charlbury station, about 0.5 miles west. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mary's Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Wherever your wedding is in OX7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Market Street, Crawborough Road and Sandford Rise or the roads around them. Charlbury sits on or near the B4022 and B4026, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Fawler (2 miles south-east), Spelsbury (2 miles north-west), Finstock (2 miles south), Stonesfield (2 miles south-east) and Ramsden (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles south-east), Banbury (14 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (9 miles south-west) and Kidlington (9 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Three Horseshoes pub (within half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Charlbury
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
For event organisers in Charlbury
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Charlbury? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Who books wedding paella catering in Charlbury?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Charlbury book us for occasions like:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Blenheim Farm nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Charlbury suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Also in Charlbury
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, sunset in Charlbury is about 9:30pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 9:00pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Read more
- 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