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Wedding Paella Catering for Chilswell events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Chilswell and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Chilswell?
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Wedding paella catering in Chilswell, made fresh on the day
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Popular choices include evening paella, Spanish desserts and table tapas, and typical bookings are for spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and food for evening guests.
Near Chilswell, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Chilswell (OX1)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Chilswell
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Chilswell? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Chilswell weddings: local tips
Chilswell is about 3 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Weddings in Chilswell are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Chilswell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Lawrence frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.6 miles north-east) and Appleton Manor (3.3 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Wedding paella catering in OX1 is planned around your venue and your guests. We also cook at weddings in Boars Hill (1 mile south), Hinksey Hill (1 mile east), Harcourt Hill (1 mile north), South Hinksey (1 mile north-east) and Bayworth (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (10 miles north-west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Westgate Shopping Centre (2 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Harcourt Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, sunset in Chilswell is about 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 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Chilswell
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Chilswell, people book us for occasions like:
- Food for evening guests
- Rustic barn weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Planning photos in Raleigh Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
Chilswell questions
Is Chilswell close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Could we have live paella in Raleigh Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Chilswell?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cater in Chilswell?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Chilswell. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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