Oxfordshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Looking for wedding paella catering in Hardwick? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering near Hardwick
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
About our wedding paella catering in Hardwick
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. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella, and we’re often booked for sharing-style wedding meals and parties after a register office wedding.
Rural weddings around Hardwick have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Hardwick (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Towns and villages near Hardwick
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What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Weddings in Hardwick: venues, ceremonies and travel
Hardwick is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Hardwick to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Hardwick is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
For wedding paella catering in OX27, we plan around your venue. We also cook at weddings in Hethe (1 mile east), Stoke Lyne (1 mile south-west), Fringford (2 miles east), Bucknell (3 miles south-west) and Stratton Audley (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ardley Castle (2.8 miles south-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include Whitmore Arms Public House (1 mile east)
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Hardwick
What’s the nearest station to Hardwick for guests?
Bicester North station, about 4.2 miles south of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you come to Hardwick?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Hardwick is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Golden-hour photos in Hardwick at midsummer come around 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.
- 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 and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Hardwick
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Hardwick, people book us for occasions like:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Marquee and garden weddings
For guests travelling by train, Bicester North station is about 4.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Hardwick and across Oxfordshire
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price Or What paella 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