Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in New Hinksey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in New Hinksey.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning an event in New Hinksey?
How our wedding paella catering works in New Hinksey
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include parties after a register office wedding and barn and farm weddings, serving evening paella, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
A farm or garden wedding near New Hinksey suits live paella. We need level ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- New Hinksey (OX1, OX4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose wedding paella catering in New Hinksey?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In New Hinksey, people book us for events such as:
- Food for evening guests
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John the Evangelist often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Why choose live paella in New Hinksey?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in New Hinksey
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including New Hinksey
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in New Hinksey
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in New Hinksey
Is New Hinksey close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
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. Send us the reception address.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll talk you through it.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Also near New Hinksey
Other catering in New Hinksey
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near New Hinksey
New Hinksey is about 1 mile south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Weddings in New Hinksey are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Planning photos in South Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (1.4 miles north) and Garsington Manor (4.4 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Anywhere in OX1 and OX4, we can cook for your guests. Whether your wedding is on Manor Road, Edith Road and Weirs Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to New Hinksey for wedding paella catering include South Hinksey (1 mile south-west), Redbridge (1 mile south), Grandpont (1 mile north-west), Donnington (1 mile east) and Hinksey Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
A little further out are The Story Museum (1 mile north) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near New Hinksey include Oxford Media & Business School (0.8 miles north) and Greyfriars Catholic School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Duke of Monmouth pub (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Alexander Library of Ornithology (1 mile north)
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In New Hinksey, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, 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.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in New Hinksey? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
- 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