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Wedding paella catering in Sutton-under-Brailes, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Sutton-under-Brailes.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Sutton-under-Brailes
Sutton-under-Brailes weddings: local tips
Sutton-under-Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Sutton-under-Brailes or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Sutton-under-Brailes to Oxford (24 miles away).
Castle Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Sutton-under-Brailes suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX15. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Lower Brailes (1 mile north-east) and Upper Brailes (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south), Neithrop (9 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (9 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Wheelbarrow Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and Ellen Badger Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you’ll find Cherington Arms Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Wedding paella catering in Sutton-under-Brailes, cooked live
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Typical bookings include food for evening guests and weddings in a marquee or garden, with table tapas, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Sutton-under-Brailes have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Sutton-under-Brailes (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Sutton-under-Brailes and across Oxfordshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Where we can cook in Sutton-under-Brailes
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
Questions from Sutton-under-Brailes
We’re having a ceremony at St Thomas a Becket Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Sutton-under-Brailes?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Sutton-under-Brailes?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Big weddings with every diet
- Blessings and vow renewals
If you are marrying at a church near Sutton-under-Brailes, such as St Thomas a Becket Church, 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 to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Towns and villages near Sutton-under-Brailes
Also in Sutton-under-Brailes
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Count day and evening guests separately
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. In Sutton-under-Brailes, midsummer sunset is about 9:30pm, and by late September it is 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
- 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