Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Ashendon events
Paella 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 for events in Ashendon.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering near Ashendon
How our wedding paella catering works in Ashendon
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Popular choices include canapé tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and we are often booked for weddings with mixed diets and rustic barn weddings.
Near Ashendon, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Ashendon (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Ashendon?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Ashendon:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Put the station on your invitation: Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 3.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
Also in Ashendon
Paella compared with other options
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Ashendon
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Ashendon and across Buckinghamshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Ashendon
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ashendon
Ashendon is about 5 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Ashendon or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Ashendon is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Waddesdon Manor (2.3 miles north-east) and Boarstall Tower (5 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. For outdoor photos, Snakemoor is close by.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP18, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From Main Street, Lower End and The Close or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Nether Winchendon (2 miles south-east), Westcott (2 miles north-east), Upper Winchendon (2 miles east), Waddesdon (3 miles north-east) and Wormstone (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (7 miles east), Buckingham (12 miles north), Elmhurst (7 miles east), Southcourt (7 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Dinton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Not far away are Snakemoor.
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Ashendon 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Ashendon
How far is Ashendon from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Ashendon?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
- 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