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Wedding paella catering in Islip, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Islip.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Live wedding paella catering in Islip
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Wedding paella catering in Islip, cooked live
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. For parties after a register office wedding and garden and marquee weddings, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts and more.
A wedding in a small place like Islip frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Islip (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Nearby places to Islip
Also in Islip
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Islip and across Oxfordshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Where we can cook in Islip
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Islip
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
Getting married in Islip?
Islip is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Islip or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Islip is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Otmoor RSPB reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Historic houses near Islip include Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.6 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Anywhere in OX5, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wedding on streets such as High Street, King's Head Lane and Middle Way or the roads around them. For weddings just outside Islip, we cover Gosford (2 miles south-west), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north-west), Kidlington (2 miles west), Bletchingdon (3 miles north-west) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (11 miles west) and Thame (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Headington Hill.
- Schools near Islip include Gosford Hill School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Why choose wedding paella catering in Islip?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Blessings and vow renewals
If you’re marrying at a church near Islip, such as St Nicholas' Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. Golden-hour photos in Islip at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX5 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Islip
Which station should guests use for Islip?
Islip station, in Islip itself.
We are having a ceremony at St Nicholas' Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
- 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