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Wedding paella catering in Poundon, Oxfordshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Poundon: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Planning an event in Poundon?
Poundon: your questions answered
How far is Poundon from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Poundon?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Poundon?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Poundon
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and destination-style celebrations at home, with canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas.
Rural weddings around Poundon have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Poundon (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Towns and villages near Poundon
More for events in Poundon
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. 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 Poundon hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Poundon
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning a paella wedding in Poundon
Poundon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX27, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Bicester North station, about 4.1 miles west. For outdoor photos, Calvert Jubilee is close by.
Anywhere in OX27, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Other places close to Poundon for wedding paella catering include Twyford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south), Charndon (2 miles south-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (13 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Poundon includes Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
- Local pubs include The Sow and Pigs pub (within half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Who books wedding paella catering in Poundon?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
In Poundon and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Nearby historic houses include Claydon House (4.5 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in Poundon 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm 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 pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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