Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Bledlow
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Bledlow: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering near Bledlow
Wedding paella catering in Bledlow, cooked live
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. Typical bookings include weddings with a Spanish theme and evening wedding food, with canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like Bledlow frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Bledlow (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
What affects the price in Bledlow
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Bledlow, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Bledlow
Bledlow is about 5 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Bledlow. We cook in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Bledlow to Oxford (16 miles away).
Oakley Hill nature reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Bledlow suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Bledlow, such as Church of the Holy Trinity, 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. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bledlow, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across the HP27 postcode area and the streets around it. From Church End, Perry Lane and Perryfield Court or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Bledlow for wedding paella catering include Pitch Green (1 mile north), Skittle Green (1 mile north-west), Holly Green (1 mile north-west), Horsenden (1 mile north-east) and Henton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bledlow include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Lions Of Bledlow pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Bledlow: your questions answered
Is Bledlow too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Bledlow from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What if the timings change?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
What about supplier meals?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Places near Bledlow
Other catering in Bledlow
Perfect for your wedding in Bledlow
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Bledlow, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Informal wedding breakfasts
For guests travelling by train, Princes Risborough station is about 1.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
- 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