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Wedding paella catering in Sunningwell, Oxfordshire
Looking for wedding paella catering in Sunningwell? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering near Sunningwell
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Sunningwell
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We are often asked to cater garden and marquee weddings and food for evening guests, with canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like Sunningwell often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Sunningwell (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. In Sunningwell, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Sunningwell
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
What affects the price in Sunningwell
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
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What else we do in Sunningwell
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Pick a serving style
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Put us in touch with your venue
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Sunningwell: your questions answered
Can you cook in Albert Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Sunningwell close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Who books wedding paella catering in Sunningwell?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sunningwell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
If you are marrying at a church near Sunningwell, such as Church of St Leonard, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Sunningwell
Sunningwell is about 2 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For a wedding in Sunningwell, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Sunningwell is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Historic houses near Sunningwell include Appleton Manor (3.2 miles west) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.2 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Radley station, about 2.3 miles south-east.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX13. Whether your wedding is on Bullsmead, Dark Lane and Sunningwell Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Sunningwell, we cover Bayworth (1 mile north-east), Boars Hill (1 mile north), Chilswell (2 miles north), Hinksey Hill (2 miles north-east) and Kennington (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Westgate Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Sunningwell includes Harcourt Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
- Nearby schools include Fitzharrys School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Flowing Well pub (within half a mile east)
- 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