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Wedding Paella Catering in Frilford Heath
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Frilford Heath: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Farm and barn venues
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Live wedding paella catering in Frilford Heath
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Frilford Heath is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 9:00pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Wedding paella catering in Frilford Heath, made fresh on the day
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. For wedding receptions after a small ceremony and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
Rural weddings around Frilford Heath have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Frilford Heath (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Frilford Heath
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting 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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Frilford Heath
Frilford Heath is about 3 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your wedding is in the OX13 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Frilford Heath to Oxford (7 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Radley station, about 5 miles east. Historic houses near Frilford Heath include Appleton Manor (2 miles north) and Longworth House (3.9 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
For wedding paella catering in OX13, we plan around your venue and timings. We also cook at weddings in Tubney (1 mile north-west), Frilford (1 mile south), Marcham (1 mile south-east), Cothill (1 mile north-east) and Fyfield (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (2.5 miles east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.2 miles east). Not far away are Cumnor Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
- Local schools include Larkmead School (2.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dog House Hotel (less than half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Frilford Heath
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
Planning wedding paella catering in Frilford Heath? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in Frilford Heath
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you don’t have to.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Common questions in Frilford Heath
Is Frilford Heath close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Frilford Heath too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it’s served.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
- 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