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Wedding Paella Catering in Mackney
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Mackney and the surrounding area.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
Book wedding paella catering in Mackney
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Mackney
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Mackney and the whole of Oxfordshire
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
How our wedding paella catering works in Mackney
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. We’re often asked to cater weddings with a Spanish theme and parties after a register office wedding, serving canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
Near Mackney, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Mackney (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books wedding paella catering in Mackney?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Mackney and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Evening food for extra guests
If you’re marrying at a church near Mackney, such as Church of St Agatha, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For event organisers in Mackney
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Weddings in Mackney: venues, ceremonies and travel
Mackney is about 4 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX10, we can cook for your guests. Mackney is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Wittenham Clumps is close by. Put the station on your invitation: Cholsey station is about 2.4 miles away. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Mackney, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in OX10, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For weddings just outside Mackney, we cover Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile north), North Moreton (1 mile west), Wallingford (1 mile east), Shillingford (2 miles north-east) and Little Wittenham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (10 miles north), Didcot (4 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Pendon Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Mackney include Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Local schools include Wallingford School (1.5 miles east)
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. For a summer wedding in Mackney, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Common questions in Mackney
Is Mackney close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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 follow the site rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
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 space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Places near Mackney
Other catering in Mackney
- 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