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Wedding paella catering in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Upper Heyford.
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering near Upper Heyford
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Wedding paella catering in Upper Heyford, cooked live
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We cook evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we are often booked for weddings with mixed diets and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings.
In Upper Heyford, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Upper Heyford weddings: local tips
Upper Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Upper Heyford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Upper Heyford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 1.8 miles west.
We cater weddings across the OX25 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find Barley Mow pub (0.8 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Who books wedding paella catering in Upper Heyford?
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Upper Heyford book us for events such as:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
Couples marrying at local churches such as Heyford Park Chapel frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Upper Heyford: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Upper Heyford?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Heyford Park Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cover Upper Heyford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Upper Heyford is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Upper Heyford is about 9:30pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- 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 live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Put us in touch with your venue
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, generally timed after the first dance.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
- 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