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Wedding paella catering in Shenington, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Shenington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering near Shenington
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Shenington
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We are frequently asked to cater evening wedding food and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, with canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Shenington, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Shenington (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Shenington
We are having a ceremony at Church of Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Shenington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can we have a tasting?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll explain how it works.
Do you come to Shenington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shenington. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
It’s 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. At midsummer, sunset in Shenington is about 9:30pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, we check 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Shenington
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shenington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Food for evening guests
If you’re marrying at a church near Shenington, such as Church of Holy Trinity, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Shenington
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Shenington weddings: local tips
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Shenington. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Shenington to Oxford (about 25 miles away).
Edge Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Shenington suits an outdoor reception. Historic houses near Shenington include Upton House (1.9 miles north) and Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
We cook at weddings all over the OX15 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane. For weddings just outside Shenington, we cover Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). Not far away are Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Paella compared with other options
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Hosting 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.
Other catering in Shenington
- 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