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Wedding paella catering in Hethe, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Hethe and the surrounding area.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
Live wedding paella catering in Hethe
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
About our wedding paella catering in Hethe
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it’s served. We are often asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and food for evening guests, with canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella.
Rural weddings around Hethe have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Hethe (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Hethe questions
Is Hethe close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Hethe?
Bicester North station, about 4 miles south of the centre.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Hethe?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Hethe weddings: local tips
Hethe is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For a wedding in Hethe, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Hethe. Hethe 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 Edmund and George frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Anywhere in OX27, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Main Street and Hardwick Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at weddings in Fringford (1 mile south-east), Hardwick (1 mile west), Stoke Lyne (2 miles south-west), Stratton Audley (2 miles south-east) and Caversfield (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Beaumont Castle (3 miles north).
- Local pubs include Whitmore Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Hethe
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hethe? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Also in Hethe
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Hethe 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Count day and evening guests separately
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hethe
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- 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