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Wedding paella catering in Chesterton, Oxfordshire
Looking for wedding paella catering in Chesterton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Farm and barn venues
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering near Chesterton
Wedding paella catering in Chesterton, made fresh on the day
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. We cook Spanish desserts, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for garden and marquee weddings and parties after a register office wedding.
Near Chesterton, 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. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Chesterton (OX26)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Chesterton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Chesterton from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is ready when you are.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Chesterton
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
Whatever you are celebrating in Chesterton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Farm and barn venues
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Graven Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. In Chesterton, midsummer sunset is about 9:30pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a paella wedding in Chesterton
Chesterton is about 2 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For wedding paella catering in Chesterton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Chesterton. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 10 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Bicester Village station is about 1.7 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
We cover weddings in every part of the OX26 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Fortescue Drive, Chestnut Close and Green Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Chesterton, we cover Wendlebury (1 mile south), Merton (2 miles south-east), Ambrosden (3 miles east), Launton (3 miles east) and Fencott (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south), Witney (15 miles south-west), Thame (13 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Avenue (1 mile east) and Ardley Castle (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Chesterton includes Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Local schools include The Bicester School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Red Cow pub (under half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Chesterton
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Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
We generally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Why choose live paella in Chesterton?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Chesterton and across Oxfordshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page And 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