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Wedding Paella Catering in Middle Aston
Planning wedding paella catering in Middle Aston? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering near Middle Aston
Middle Aston weddings: local tips
Middle Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Weddings in Middle Aston are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Middle Aston is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Middle Aston to Oxford (13 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Middle Aston, such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
We cater weddings across OX25 and the streets around it. For weddings just outside Middle Aston, we cover Steeple Aston (1 mile south), North Aston (1 mile north), Duns Tew (1 mile north-west), Dane Hill (2 miles north) and Steeple Barton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (2.9 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (0.7 miles south)
Wedding paella catering in Middle Aston, made fresh on the day
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. We are frequently asked to cater food for evening guests and farm and barn venues, with evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Rural weddings around Middle Aston 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, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Middle Aston (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Middle Aston
What else we do in Middle Aston
Why choose wedding paella catering in Middle Aston?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it’s flexible.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
For guests travelling by train, Heyford station is about 1.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Golden-hour photos in Middle Aston at midsummer come around 9:30pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Pick a serving style
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Book early for summer Saturdays
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Middle Aston? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are 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.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What affects the price in Middle Aston
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Middle Aston
Do you come out to small places like Middle Aston?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
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.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
- 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