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Wedding Paella Catering for Launton events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Launton.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering for Launton events
Occasions we cook for in Launton
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
If you are marrying at a church near Launton, such as Church of St Mary, 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.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
Wedding paella catering in Launton, cooked live
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We’re often asked to cater garden and marquee weddings and rustic barn weddings, serving table tapas, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Launton, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Launton (OX26, OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Launton
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Launton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Launton for guests?
Bicester North station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Is Launton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What if photos overrun?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it is served at its best.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater the whole day?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Do you come to Launton?
We do. We cook at events in Launton and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Golden-hour photos in Launton at midsummer come around 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 choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Launton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Live paella or other catering?
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Launton
Launton is about 2 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Launton, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Launton to Oxford (11 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Bicester North station, about 1.4 miles west. Graven Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX26 and OX25, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Skinner Road and Ancil Avenue, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Launton, we cover Ambrosden (2 miles south), Lower Arncott (3 miles south), Chesterton (3 miles west), Upper Arncott (3 miles south) and Wendlebury (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles south-west), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Village (1.7 miles west) and Bicester Community Hospital (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Launton include Graven Hill and Upper Ray Meadows.
- Local schools include Cooper School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Also in Launton
- 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