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Wedding paella catering in Little Coxwell, Oxfordshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Little Coxwell and Oxfordshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
Book wedding paella catering in Little Coxwell
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. In Little Coxwell, midsummer sunset is about 9:30pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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About our wedding paella catering in Little Coxwell
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. For informal wedding breakfasts and big weddings with every diet, we can cook table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
Near Little Coxwell, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Little Coxwell (SN7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Little Coxwell
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
If things run late, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Who books wedding paella catering in Little Coxwell?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Little Coxwell book us for occasions like:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening wedding food
Nearby historic houses include Buscot Park (3.2 miles north-west) and Kelmscott Manor (3.9 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
Little Coxwell weddings: local tips
Little Coxwell is about 1 mile south of Faringdon, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your wedding in Little Coxwell will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Little Coxwell is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Little Coxwell to Oxford (about 17 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Badbury Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Little Coxwell suits an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in SN7, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Faringdon (1 mile north), Fernham (1 mile south-east), Shellingford (2 miles east), Baulking (3 miles south-east) and Uffington (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (11 miles north-east), Carterton (9 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Day Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Faringdon Museum (1.4 miles north). Not far away are Badbury Hill.
- Local schools include Faringdon Infant School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Eagle Tavern (within half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Little Coxwell
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Why choose live paella in Little Coxwell?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Little Coxwell
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Little Coxwell from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Little Coxwell?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Little Coxwell? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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