Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Chinnor
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Chinnor.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Wedding paella catering in Chinnor
Wedding paella catering in Chinnor, made fresh on the day
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. We cook Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and we are frequently booked for food for evening guests and weddings with lots of dietary needs.
For a smaller place like Chinnor, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Chinnor (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Golden-hour photos in Chinnor at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Where we can cook in Chinnor
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Who books wedding paella catering in Chinnor?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with mixed diets
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Andrew often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book 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.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Chinnor
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Chinnor from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What if our speeches run late?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is ready when you are.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
What affects the price in Chinnor
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Chinnor
Other catering in Chinnor
Weddings in Chinnor: venues, ceremonies and travel
Chinnor is about 8 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Oxfordshire. For wedding paella catering in Chinnor, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Chinnor to Oxford (14 miles away).
Historic houses near Chinnor include Adwell House (3.6 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Oakley Hill nature reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in OX39 is planned around your venue. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Station Road, Woodgreen Square and Church Road or the roads around them. For weddings just outside Chinnor, we cover Emmington (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (2 miles west), Kingston Stert (2 miles west), Towersey (3 miles north) and Kingsey (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles west), St John Street area (15 miles west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4 miles north-west). The countryside around Chinnor includes Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (within half a mile north-east)
- 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