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Wedding paella catering in North Aston, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in North Aston. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering near North Aston
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Wedding paella catering in North Aston, made fresh on the day
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. We cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re frequently booked for barn and farm weddings and informal wedding breakfasts.
Near North Aston, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- North Aston (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
For event organisers in North Aston
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in North Aston
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
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Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. For a summer wedding in North Aston, the sun sets at about 9:30pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from North Aston
What’s the nearest station to North Aston for guests?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is North Aston close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you come to North Aston?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and North Aston is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Getting married in North Aston?
North Aston is about 7 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of North Aston to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. North Aston is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from North Aston to Oxford (15 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Heyford station, about 2.7 miles south.
Wedding paella catering in OX25 is planned around your venue. Your wedding could be at a home on The Green and Somerton Road. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Dane Hill (1 mile west), Duns Tew (1 mile west), Middle Aston (1 mile south), Deddington (2 miles north) and Steeple Aston (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (7 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (1.7 miles north).
What wedding paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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