Oxfordshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Upton, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Upton. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Planning an event in Upton?
How our wedding paella catering works in Upton
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. We cook evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and parties after a register office wedding.
There is something special about a country wedding near Upton, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Upton (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Upton
Which station should guests use for Upton?
The closest is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
How far is Upton from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you cover Upton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Upton. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Upton
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Upton
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, sunset in Upton is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Upton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Upton
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Upton
Upton is about 2 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Upton to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 2.4 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Brightwell Manor (4.7 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX11, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on High Street, London Road and Pound Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Upton, we also cover West Hagbourne (1 mile north), Coscote (1 mile north), East Hagbourne (1 mile north-east), Blewbury (1 mile south-east) and Chilton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles west) and Brightwell Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Local schools include St Birinus School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The George at Upton pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Occasions we cook for in Upton
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Upton book us for events such as:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Mowbray Fields nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- 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