Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Sarsden events
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 makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Sarsden.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering near Sarsden
How our wedding paella catering works in Sarsden
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. For weddings with lots of dietary needs and food for evening guests, we can cook evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
A wedding in a small place like Sarsden frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Sarsden (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Sarsden
Also in Sarsden
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Sarsden
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Sarsden and across Oxfordshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Sarsden
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Sarsden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Pick a serving style
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Sarsden weddings: local tips
Sarsden is about 9 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Sarsden or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 18 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Kingham station, about 2.2 miles west. Historic houses near Sarsden include Chastleton House (4.3 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
For wedding paella catering in OX7, we plan around your venue and your guests. If your venue is just outside Sarsden, we also cover Churchill (1 mile north-west), Chipping Norton (3 miles north-east), Salford (3 miles north), Over Norton (3 miles north-east) and Great Rollright (5 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (9 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles south-east), Neithrop (14 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chipping Norton Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and Wheelbarrow Castle (4.9 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers pub (0.6 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Sarsden, midsummer sunset is about 9:30pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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