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Wedding paella catering in West Hanney, Oxfordshire
Looking for wedding paella catering in West Hanney? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
- Rustic barn weddings
Book wedding paella catering in West Hanney
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How our wedding paella catering works in West Hanney
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. For informal wedding breakfasts and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of evening paella, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near West Hanney, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Area
- West Hanney (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Getting married in West Hanney?
West Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX12, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from West Hanney to Oxford (11 miles away).
Chain Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St James frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Wherever your wedding is in OX12, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Main Street, The Croft and School Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside West Hanney, we cover Lyford (1 mile north-west), Denchworth (2 miles south-west), Grove (2 miles south), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-west) and Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
- Local pubs include The Black Horse pub (0.6 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in West Hanney
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening wedding food
Historic houses near West Hanney include Longworth House (4.2 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
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DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In West Hanney, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in West Hanney? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in West Hanney
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in West Hanney
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Common questions in West Hanney
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is West Hanney close to London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Do you cater in West Hanney?
Yes, we do. West Hanney is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
We typically set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
- 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