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Wedding paella catering in Drayton St Leonard, Oxfordshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Drayton St Leonard: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Drayton St Leonard
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. In Drayton St Leonard, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX10 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Wedding paella catering in Drayton St Leonard, cooked live
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. On the menu are evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings.
Rural weddings around Drayton St Leonard have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Drayton St Leonard (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price wedding paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. 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 us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Drayton St Leonard?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for extra guests
Put the station on your invitation: Culham station is about 4.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to Drayton St Leonard
Other catering in Drayton St Leonard
About the dishes
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Book early for summer Saturdays
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Drayton St Leonard weddings: local tips
Drayton St Leonard is about 6 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX10, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Drayton St Leonard to Oxford (7 miles away).
Historic houses near Drayton St Leonard include Clifton Hampden Manor (3.1 miles west) and Garsington Manor (3.5 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. If you are marrying at a church near Drayton St Leonard, such as Church of St Leonard, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Drayton St Leonard, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in OX10, we can cook for your guests. Your wedding could be at a home on High Street, Church Lane and Ford Lane. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Great Holcombe (1 mile east), Newington (1 mile east), Brookhampton (1 mile north), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berinsfield (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Littlemore Hospital (5.3 miles north-west) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (within half a mile south). The countryside around Drayton St Leonard includes Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.
- Local pubs include The Catherine Wheel pub (within half a mile south)
Common questions in Drayton St Leonard
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Leonard: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Drayton St Leonard?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Drayton St Leonard? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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