Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Marsh Gibbon events
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 for events in Marsh Gibbon.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Book wedding paella catering in Marsh Gibbon
Marsh Gibbon weddings: local tips
Marsh Gibbon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For a wedding in Marsh Gibbon, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Marsh Gibbon. Marsh Gibbon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Marsh Gibbon, such as Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. For guests travelling by train, Bicester North station is about 3.7 miles away.
Here we cover the OX27 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Moorhen Close, Westbury Close and Moat Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Poundon (2 miles north), Charndon (2 miles north-east), Twyford (2 miles north-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (11 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Chinnor (15 miles south-east) and Headington Quarry (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4 miles west) and Bicester Village (4 miles west). Not far away are Upper Ray Meadows and Graven Hill.
- Local pubs include Plough Inn (within half a mile east)
About our wedding paella catering in Marsh Gibbon
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. For evening wedding food and destination-style celebrations at home, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella and more.
Rural weddings around Marsh Gibbon have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Marsh Gibbon (OX27)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Common questions in Marsh Gibbon
Is Marsh Gibbon close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Marsh Gibbon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Marsh Gibbon?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with mixed diets
For outdoor photos, Upper Ray Meadows is close by, and the countryside around Marsh Gibbon suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning wedding paella catering in Marsh Gibbon? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Marsh Gibbon is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Marsh Gibbon and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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