Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Checkendon events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Checkendon.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering for Checkendon events
About our wedding paella catering in Checkendon
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. We’re often asked to cater wedding receptions after a small ceremony and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, with evening paella, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
Rural weddings around Checkendon have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Checkendon (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Golden-hour photos in Checkendon at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Getting married in Checkendon?
Checkendon is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Checkendon or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Checkendon, such as St Peter and St Paul, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 4.4 miles south-west. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area. From Uxmore Road, Whitehall Lane and Lovegrove's Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For weddings just outside Checkendon, we cover Stoke Row (1 mile east), Hook End (1 mile south), Woodcote (2 miles south-west), Heath End (2 miles north) and Ipsden (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (12 miles north-east).
The countryside around Checkendon includes Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include Langtree School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Black Horse pub (within half a mile north)
Other catering in Checkendon
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Checkendon and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Checkendon, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Checkendon: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Checkendon close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Do you offer tastings?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will talk you through it.
Do you cater in Checkendon?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Checkendon and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Perfect for your wedding in Checkendon
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Checkendon, people book us for events such as:
- Farm and barn venues
- Big weddings with every diet
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Parties after a register office wedding
Historic houses near Checkendon include Greys Court (3.5 miles east) and Mapledurham House (4.3 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Pick a serving style
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
- 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