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Wedding Paella Catering in South Newington
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in South Newington.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering near South Newington
Why choose wedding paella catering in South Newington?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
Nearby historic houses include Broughton Castle (3.1 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
About our wedding paella catering in South Newington
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for informal wedding breakfasts and weddings with a Spanish theme.
A wedding in a small place like South Newington often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- South Newington (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
FAQs for South Newington
We’re having a ceremony at St Peter ad Vincula: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is South Newington close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cover South Newington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and South Newington is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we will adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near South Newington
South Newington is about 5 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your wedding in South Newington will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. South Newington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 18 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool is close by, and the countryside around South Newington suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near South Newington, such as St Peter ad Vincula, 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.
Wedding paella catering in OX15 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include High Street, Sands Lane and Green Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to South Newington for wedding paella catering include Wigginton (1 mile west), Swerford (2 miles south-west), Great Tew (3 miles south), Little Tew (3 miles south-west) and Hook Norton (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Banbury (5 miles north-east), Bicester (12 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (12 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bloxham Village Museum (2 miles north-east) and Horton General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Open spaces near South Newington include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Pubs nearby include The Duck on The Pond pub (under half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Where we can cook in South Newington
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in South Newington
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Pick a serving style
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Places near South Newington
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Paella compared with other options
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in South Newington
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in South Newington 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.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in South Newington, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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