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Wedding paella catering in Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Middle Assendon and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
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About our wedding paella catering in Middle Assendon
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. Whether it is wedding receptions after a small ceremony and destination-style celebrations at home, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Middle Assendon frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Area
- Middle Assendon (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Golden-hour photos in Middle Assendon at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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FAQs for Middle Assendon
Is Middle Assendon close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Middle Assendon?
The closest is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
What about supplier meals?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Do you come to Middle Assendon?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Middle Assendon is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What affects the price in Middle Assendon
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
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. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Middle Assendon and the whole of Oxfordshire
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Middle Assendon
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Farm and barn venues
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St James often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Places near Middle Assendon
What else we do in Middle Assendon
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Getting married in Middle Assendon?
Middle Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your wedding in Middle Assendon will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Middle Assendon to Reading (about 8 miles away).
Historic houses near Middle Assendon include Greys Court (1.8 miles south-west) and Stonor Park (2.1 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Warburg Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Middle Assendon, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in RG9, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Fawley Bottom Lane and White Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. If your venue is just outside Middle Assendon, we also cover Bix (1 mile south-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley (1 mile east) and Catslip (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (9 miles north) and Tilehurst (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Middle Assendon includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Rainbow Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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