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Wedding paella catering in Ducklington, Oxfordshire
Looking for wedding paella catering in Ducklington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering in Ducklington
Who books wedding paella catering in Ducklington?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Ducklington:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Historic houses near Ducklington include Minster Lovell Hall (3 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- How bad weather is handled
About our wedding paella catering in Ducklington
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. Whether it’s receptions after an intimate ceremony and informal wedding breakfasts, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Ducklington, 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
- Ducklington (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
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. For a summer wedding in Ducklington, the sun sets at about 9:30pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, 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 choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ducklington
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Weddings in Ducklington: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ducklington is about 1 mile south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Ducklington, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Ducklington, such as Church of St Bartholomew, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX29, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on The Square, Macray Road and Sealham Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover weddings in Cogges (1 mile north), Witney (1 mile north), High Cogges (2 miles north-east), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Madley Park (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles east), Didcot (15 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles west), Wantage (12 miles south) and Grove (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.2 miles north) and Bampton Castle (4.1 miles south-west).
- Schools near Ducklington include The Henry Box School (1 mile north)
Ducklington questions
How far is Ducklington from London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Ducklington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price And Our guide to 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