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Wedding Paella Catering in Butler's Cross
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Butler's Cross. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Farm and barn venues
Book wedding paella catering in Butler's Cross
How our wedding paella catering works in Butler's Cross
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for wedding receptions after a small ceremony and weddings with a Spanish theme.
A wedding in a small place like Butler's Cross often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Butler's Cross (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Butler's Cross is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
What wedding paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Butler's Cross and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Pick a serving style
- Book early for summer Saturdays
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Places near Butler's Cross
What else we do in Butler's Cross
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Common questions in Butler's Cross
Which station should guests use for Butler's Cross?
Little Kimble station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre.
How far is Butler's Cross from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Butler's Cross.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you come to Butler's Cross?
We do. Butler's Cross is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Getting married in Butler's Cross?
Butler's Cross is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For a wedding in Butler's Cross, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Butler's Cross is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 19 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Butler's Cross, such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Coombe Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Butler's Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of HP17 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Ellesborough Road, Chalkshire Road and Wendover Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Chalkshire (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and Little Kimble Motte (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Coombe Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Russell Arms (within half a mile south-east)
- 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