Oxfordshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Upper Brailes, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Upper Brailes and the surrounding area.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering for Upper Brailes events
Events we cater in Upper Brailes
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening food for extra guests
If you’re marrying at a church near Upper Brailes, such as Church of St George, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Wedding paella catering in Upper Brailes, cooked live
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. For weddings in a marquee or garden and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, we can cook evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas and more.
A wedding in a small place like Upper Brailes often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Upper Brailes (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Upper Brailes is about 9:30pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Pick a serving style
- Put us in touch with your venue
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue doesn’t.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What affects the price in Upper Brailes
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Upper Brailes weddings: local tips
Upper Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For wedding paella catering in Upper Brailes, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 25 miles away.
Castle Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Upper Brailes suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX15, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Castle Hill, Fant Hill and Henbrook Lane. If your venue is just outside Upper Brailes, we also cover Lower Brailes (1 mile south-east) and Sutton-under-Brailes (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south), Neithrop (8 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (8 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ellen Badger Hospital (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gate Inn (under half a mile south)
Also near Upper Brailes
Other catering in Upper Brailes
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Upper Brailes
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Brailes?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we have a tasting?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will talk you through it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is served at its best.
Planners, venues and businesses
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’ll work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in Upper Brailes? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose live paella in Upper Brailes?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Upper Brailes hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing Or What paella 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