Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Upper Arncott
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Upper Arncott: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
Planning an event in Upper Arncott?
About our wedding paella catering in Upper Arncott
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. Typical bookings include relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and marquee and garden weddings, with a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like Upper Arncott often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Upper Arncott (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Upper Arncott and the whole of Oxfordshire
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Upper Arncott
Do you come out to small places like Upper Arncott?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Arncott for guests?
The closest is Bicester Village station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
What if the timings change?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is ready when you are.
What about supplier meals?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
What affects the price in Upper Arncott
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in Upper Arncott is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- 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.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your wedding in Upper Arncott
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (2 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Getting married in Upper Arncott?
Upper Arncott is about 4 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For wedding paella catering in Upper Arncott, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Upper Arncott to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
Graven Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Bicester Village station, about 3.3 miles north-west.
For wedding paella catering in OX25, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your wedding is on Hopcraft Close, Murcott Road and Teale Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Upper Arncott, we cover Lower Arncott (1 mile north), Ambrosden (1 mile north), Murcott (2 miles south-west), Merton (2 miles west) and Fencott (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (8 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-west), Thame (9 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles west) and Chinnor (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (under half a mile north)
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Also near Upper Arncott
What else we do in Upper Arncott
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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