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Wedding paella catering in California, Buckinghamshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across California and Buckinghamshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
Planning an event in California?
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
About our wedding paella catering in California
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. Typical bookings include relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and big weddings with every diet, serving a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
Weddings in a place like California frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- California (HP21, HP20, HP19)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Getting married in California?
California is about 1 mile south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in California and nearby villages. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 16 miles away.
Beacon Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around California suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: California has its own station, Aylesbury station. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in HP21, HP20 and HP19, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Lee Road, Penn Road and Eaton Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A41 and A418, California is simple for us to get to with everything for your wedding. If your venue is just outside California, we also cover Aylesbury (1 mile north), Walton (1 mile east), Queens Park (1 mile east), Southcourt (1 mile south) and New Zealand (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (13 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (6 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Friars Square (less than half a mile north-east) and Dinton Castle (3.4 miles west). The countryside around California includes Beacon Hill.
- Schools near California include Buckinghamshire UTC (within half a mile west) and Pebble Brook School (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include King's Head Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. In California, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Events we cater in California
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
FAQs for California
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is California from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll explain how it works.
What wedding paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Towns and villages near California
Other catering in California
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Connect us with your coordinator
- 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.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
- 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