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Wedding paella catering in Sibford Gower, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Sibford Gower. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Farm and barn venues
- Marquee and garden weddings
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About our wedding paella catering in Sibford Gower
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. Whether it is receptions after an intimate ceremony and evening food for extra guests, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Sibford Gower, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Sibford Gower (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Sibford Gower weddings: local tips
Sibford Gower is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Sibford Gower. We cook in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Sibford Gower to Oxford (about 23 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of Holy Trinity often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. Historic houses near Sibford Gower include Broughton Castle (4 miles east) and Upton House (5 miles north). 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 OX15. Local streets include Main Street, Colony Road and Pound Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Sibford Gower, we also cover Burdrop (1 mile east), Sibford Ferris (1 mile south-east), Swalcliffe (2 miles east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Shutford (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Broughton Castle (4 miles east). The countryside around Sibford Gower includes Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Schools near Sibford Gower include Sibford School (0.6 miles south-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Tell us when speeches will be
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Who books wedding paella catering in Sibford Gower?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Sibford Gower suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
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A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Sibford Gower: your questions answered
Is Sibford Gower close to London?
About 70 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Sibford Gower
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sibford Gower? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. In Sibford Gower, 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 is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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