Oxfordshire · England
Wedding paella catering in West Hendred, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in West Hendred and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Live wedding paella catering in West Hendred
Wedding paella catering in West Hendred, cooked live
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. For informal wedding breakfasts and farm and barn venues, we will put together a menu of table tapas, evening paella and canapé tapas and more.
Rural weddings around West Hendred have a magic of their own, 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, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- West Hendred (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Weddings in West Hendred: venues, ceremonies and travel
West Hendred is about 3 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Weddings in West Hendred are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from West Hendred to Oxford (12 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Chain Hill is close by. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 4.9 miles east. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of West Hendred, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of OX12. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Bankside, The Greenway and The Millham or the roads around them. Close by, we cover weddings in East Hendred (1 mile east), Ardington (1 mile west), East Lockinge (1 mile south-west), Rowstock (2 miles east) and West Ilsley (4 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (5 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north-west), Wantage (3 miles west) and Grove (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around West Hendred includes Chain Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Pubs nearby include The Hare pub (under half a mile north)
Who books wedding paella catering in West Hendred?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Evening wedding food
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in West Hendred is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 9:00pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
West Hendred: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for West Hendred?
The closest is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we will adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
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What wedding paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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