Oxfordshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Fritwell, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Fritwell. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering in Fritwell
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Fritwell
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Fritwell
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. We’re frequently asked to cater blessings and vow renewals and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, with a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
Near Fritwell, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Fritwell (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Fritwell at midsummer come around 9:30pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Connect us with your coordinator
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Fritwell
Do you come out to small places like Fritwell?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Fritwell?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 4 miles away.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you cater the whole day?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
What if the timings change?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Fritwell
Fritwell is about 5 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For wedding paella catering in Fritwell, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 4 miles south-west.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX27. Your wedding could be at a home on East Street, Fewcott Road and Hodgson Close. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Fewcott (1 mile south-east), Souldern (1 mile north), Ardley (1 mile south-east), Somerton (2 miles west) and Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north-west), Bicester (5 miles south-east), Kidlington (10 miles south), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ardley Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Bicester Community Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find George and Dragon pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Other catering in Fritwell
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
- 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