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Wedding Paella Catering for Stanton St John events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Stanton St John. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Food for evening guests
Planning an event in Stanton St John?
About our wedding paella catering in Stanton St John
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served straight away. We time it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include rustic barn weddings and weddings with mixed diets, serving evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Near Stanton St John, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Stanton St John (OX33)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What wedding paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Stanton St John? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Stanton St John
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Stanton St John from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
For event organisers in Stanton St John
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Stanton St John, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Planning a paella wedding in Stanton St John
Stanton St John is about 4 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Stanton St John. Stanton St John is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Planning photos in Katie and George Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Historic houses near Stanton St John include Holywell Manor, Oxford (4 miles south-west) and Boarstall Tower (4.1 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Wedding paella catering in OX33 is planned around your venue and timings. From Mill Street, Church Close and Cox Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Forest Hill (1 mile south), Beckley (1 mile north-west), Barton (2 miles south-west), Risinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Holton (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles south-west), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Oxford Castle (4.7 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Shotover and Bernwood Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn Public House (less than half a mile south)
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Stanton St John hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Stanton St John
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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