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Wedding Paella Catering in Letcombe Bassett
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Letcombe Bassett.
- Evening wedding food
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
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Wedding paella catering in Letcombe Bassett, cooked live
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. We cook Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas, and we’re frequently booked for wedding receptions after a small ceremony and informal wedding breakfasts.
A wedding in a small place like Letcombe Bassett frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Send us the running order and speech times
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Who books wedding paella catering in Letcombe Bassett?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Farm and barn venues
- Big weddings with every diet
- Blessings and vow renewals
Letcombe Valley nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Paella compared with other options
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See How we price And The cost guide.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Golden-hour photos in Letcombe Bassett 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Letcombe Bassett questions
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: 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.
Do you cater in Letcombe Bassett?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Letcombe Bassett. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Letcombe Bassett?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
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Letcombe Bassett weddings: local tips
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Letcombe Bassett to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Letcombe Bassett is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Letcombe Bassett to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Letcombe Bassett, such as Church of St Michael, 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 it’s ready as guests arrive. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Letcombe Bassett, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in OX12, we plan around your venue and timings. From Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east), Faringdon (8 miles north-west) and Wallingford (14 miles east).
Open spaces near Letcombe Bassett include Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
For event organisers in Letcombe Bassett
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price wedding paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Letcombe Bassett, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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