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Wedding paella catering in Dane Hill, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Dane Hill.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Rustic barn weddings
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Wedding paella catering in Dane Hill, made fresh on the day
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. For parties after a register office wedding and weddings with mixed diets, we can cook canapé tapas, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like Dane Hill often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Dane Hill (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella compared with other options
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Dane Hill
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning a paella wedding in Dane Hill
Dane Hill is about 7 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Dane Hill to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Dane Hill is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Dane Hill to Oxford (15 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Heyford station is about 3 miles away.
We cater weddings across OX25. If your venue is just outside Dane Hill, we also cover North Aston (1 mile east), Duns Tew (1 mile south-west), Middle Aston (2 miles south), Deddington (2 miles north) and Hempton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (7 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (10 miles south) and Headington Quarry (15 miles south).
A little further out are Deddington Castle (1.4 miles north).
Towns and villages near Dane Hill
What else we do in Dane Hill
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, sunset in Dane Hill is about 9:30pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each 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.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Dane Hill
Is Dane Hill close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Occasions we cook for in Dane Hill
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Dane Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening food for extra guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
If you’re marrying at a church near Dane Hill, such as Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
What affects the price in Dane Hill
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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