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Wedding Paella Catering in Norham Manor
Something 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 in Norham Manor.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering near Norham Manor
Getting married in Norham Manor?
Norham Manor is about 1 mile north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX2, we can cook for your guests. Norham Manor is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook.
For guests travelling by train, Oxford station is about 1 mile away. For outdoor photos, Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds is close by.
We cook at weddings all over OX2, OX1 and OX3. Whether your wedding is on Love Lane, Parks Road and Keble Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Norham Manor is on the A4144, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Park Town (1 mile west), Walton Manor (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile south-west), St John Street area (1 mile south) and North Oxford (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
A little further out are Oxford University Museum of Natural History (under half a mile south) and Oxford Castle (0.9 miles south). Not far away are Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School (within half a mile west) and Oxford Academy (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose & Crown pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (under half a mile north-west)
Wedding paella catering in Norham Manor, cooked live
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served straight away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. For rustic barn weddings and informal wedding breakfasts, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and Spanish desserts and more.
Weddings in a place like Norham Manor often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Norham Manor (OX2, OX1, OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Norham Manor
Which station should guests use for Norham Manor?
Oxford station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Oxford Centre for Mission Studies: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in Norham Manor 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Norham Manor? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Enquire early for peak dates
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
- 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