Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Longworth
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Longworth and across Oxfordshire.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Big weddings with every diet
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Live wedding paella catering in Longworth
About our wedding paella catering in Longworth
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and weddings with a Spanish theme.
A wedding in a small place like Longworth often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Longworth (OX13)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books wedding paella catering in Longworth?
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening wedding food
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Nearby historic houses include Longworth House (within half a mile west) and Appleton Manor (3.6 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
Towns and villages near Longworth
What else we do in Longworth
FAQs for Longworth
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Longworth?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
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.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cover Longworth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Longworth. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Weddings in Longworth: venues, ceremonies and travel
Longworth is about 7 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your wedding is in the OX13 area, we can cook for your guests. Longworth is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Longworth to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. For outdoor photos, Hitchcopse Pit is close by.
Here we cover the OX13 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as High Street, Bowbank and Rectory Lane. If your venue is just outside Longworth, we also cover Hinton Waldrist (1 mile west), Kingston Bagpuize (1 mile south-east), Pusey (3 miles south-west), Charney Bassett (3 miles south) and Lyford (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (7 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Hinton Waldrist Castle (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Longworth include Hitchcopse Pit.
- Pubs nearby include Waggon And Horses Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. In Longworth, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Longworth, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us when speeches will be
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. 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 you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Longworth
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Longworth
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
- 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