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Wedding paella catering in Charney Bassett, Oxfordshire
Looking for wedding paella catering in Charney Bassett? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Farm and barn venues
Wedding paella catering near Charney Bassett
Planning a paella wedding in Charney Bassett
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. For a wedding in Charney Bassett, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Charney Bassett is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Charney Bassett to Oxford (12 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Nearby historic houses include Longworth House (2.9 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Wherever your wedding is in OX12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Charney Bassett, we also cover Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Charney Bassett includes Chain Hill.
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (less than half a mile south)
How our wedding paella catering works in Charney Bassett
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. For wedding receptions after a small ceremony and weddings with mixed diets, we can cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
Near Charney Bassett, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Charney Bassett
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
For outdoor photos, Chain Hill is close by.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- A clear list of what’s included
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Golden-hour photos in Charney Bassett at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX12 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Charney Bassett
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Charney Bassett?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
What if the timings change?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s served at its best.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Pick a serving style
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Count day and evening guests separately
We usually set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Where we can cook in Charney Bassett
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Charney Bassett hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
- 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