Oxfordshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Murcott, Oxfordshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Murcott: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Evening wedding food
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Murcott
How our wedding paella catering works in Murcott
Paella as evening food is popular: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Whether it is parties after a register office wedding and civil partnerships and vow renewals, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
Near Murcott, weddings are often 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. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Murcott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Getting married in Murcott?
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Murcott and the surrounding area. Murcott is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Murcott include Boarstall Tower (2.7 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Otmoor RSPB reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Murcott suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX5, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Murcott include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Murcott hosts choose us
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Murcott
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Events we cater in Murcott
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening food for extra guests
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Islip station, about 3.7 miles west.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in Murcott is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food 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 the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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FAQs for Murcott
Do you come out to small places like Murcott?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Murcott for guests?
The closest is Islip station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
- 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