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Wedding Paella Catering in Tetsworth
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Tetsworth. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering for Tetsworth events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Tetsworth
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and table tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings in a marquee or garden and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts.
A wedding in a small place like Tetsworth 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. Let us know about access and ground. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Tetsworth (OX9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Tetsworth
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Giles: 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 Tetsworth from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Tetsworth, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Weddings in Tetsworth: venues, ceremonies and travel
Tetsworth is about 3 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Tetsworth, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Tetsworth is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Giles frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. For outdoor photos, Wells Farm is close by, and the countryside around Tetsworth suits an outdoor reception. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in OX9, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Streets in the area include High Street, Swan Gardens and Back Street, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. We also cook at weddings in North Weston (2 miles north), Milton Common (3 miles north-west), Albury (3 miles north-west), Great Haseley (3 miles west) and Tiddington (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (3 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south).
A little further out are Thame Museum (2.9 miles north) and Thame Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Tetsworth includes Wells Farm and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan pub (under half a mile west)
For event organisers in Tetsworth
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Also near Tetsworth
What else we do in Tetsworth
Who books wedding paella catering in Tetsworth?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
Historic houses near Tetsworth include Adwell House (1.4 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- 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