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Wedding Paella Catering in Shilton
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 Shilton.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening wedding food
Live wedding paella catering in Shilton
About our wedding paella catering in Shilton
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 big weddings with every diet and evening food for extra guests, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Shilton, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Shilton (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Where we can cook in Shilton
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
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.
Common questions in Shilton
Do you come out to small places like Shilton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Rood?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Other catering in Shilton
Occasions we cook for in Shilton
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Whatever you are celebrating in Shilton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Food for evening guests
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
If you are marrying at a church near Shilton, such as Church of the Holy Rood, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shilton
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Weddings in Shilton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Minster Lovell Hall (4 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
We cook at weddings all over OX18 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. If your venue is just outside Shilton, we also cover Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
A little further out are Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Upton and Signet (2.3 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Carterton Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Inn (under half a mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. 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 you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Shilton and across Oxfordshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Shilton at midsummer come around 9:30pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 9:00pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
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