Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Charlton-on-Otmoor events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Charlton-on-Otmoor. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening food for extra guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Planning an event in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Wedding paella catering in Charlton-on-Otmoor, cooked live
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We’re often asked to cater weddings with mixed diets and blessings and vow renewals, with a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like Charlton-on-Otmoor frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Charlton-on-Otmoor (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your wedding in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Charlton-on-Otmoor book us for occasions like:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Islip station, about 2.3 miles west.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Charlton-on-Otmoor
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Planning a paella wedding in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Charlton-on-Otmoor is about 5 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Charlton-on-Otmoor to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Charlton-on-Otmoor is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (4 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Otmoor RSPB reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Wherever your wedding is in OX5, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. That could mean a wedding in a garden on High Street, Blacksmiths Lane and Church Lane. If your venue is just outside Charlton-on-Otmoor, we also cover Fencott (1 mile east), Murcott (1 mile east), Merton (1 mile north-east), Wendlebury (2 miles north) and Horton-cum-Studley (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles south), Bicester (5 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (4 miles west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.2 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Charlton-on-Otmoor includes Graven Hill and Otmoor RSPB reserve.
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (within half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
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.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
The process
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. At midsummer, sunset in Charlton-on-Otmoor is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 9:00pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Charlton-on-Otmoor: your questions answered
Is Charlton-on-Otmoor close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Is Charlton-on-Otmoor too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
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.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Charlton-on-Otmoor hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Charlton-on-Otmoor
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Organising a club, school or community event in Charlton-on-Otmoor? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
- 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