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Wedding Paella Catering for Wendlebury events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Wendlebury: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering near Wendlebury
How our wedding paella catering works in Wendlebury
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served straight away. We time it around your speeches and photos. For wedding receptions after a small ceremony and blessings and vow renewals, we can cook Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas and more.
A wedding in a small place like Wendlebury 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. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Wendlebury (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Weddings in Wendlebury: venues, ceremonies and travel
Wendlebury is about 2 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Wendlebury or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Wendlebury to Oxford (about 9 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Bicester Village station, about 2.1 miles north-east. For outdoor photos, Woodsides Meadow is close by, and the countryside around Wendlebury suits an outdoor reception.
We cater weddings across OX25 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Lane, St Giles Close and Rectory Close, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Close by, we cover weddings in Chesterton (1 mile north), Merton (2 miles south-east), Fencott (2 miles south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (2 miles south) and Ambrosden (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (9 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (14 miles south-west), Thame (13 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Ardley Castle (4.9 miles north). The countryside around Wendlebury includes Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile east)
FAQs for Wendlebury
How far is Wendlebury from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Wendlebury too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in Wendlebury?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Wendlebury and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Occasions we cook for in Wendlebury
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wendlebury and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening wedding food
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
If you’re marrying at a church near Wendlebury, such as Church of St Giles, 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’s ready as guests arrive.
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- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
For event organisers in Wendlebury
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Pick a serving style
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
We typically set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
What affects the price in Wendlebury
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Golden-hour photos in Wendlebury at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Wendlebury
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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