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Wedding Paella Catering for Chackmore events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Chackmore: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering for Chackmore events
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How our wedding paella catering works in Chackmore
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Whether it’s receptions after an intimate ceremony and garden and marquee weddings, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella.
Near Chackmore, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Chackmore (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What wedding paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Chackmore and across Buckinghamshire
See How we price Or The cost guide.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. For a summer wedding in Chackmore, the sun sets at about 9:30pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. 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 choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your wedding in Chackmore
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Chackmore and Buckinghamshire:
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
For outdoor photos, Buckingham Sand Pit is close by, and the countryside around Chackmore suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Chackmore questions
How far is Chackmore from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
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, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Share your running order, including speeches
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Getting married in Chackmore?
Chackmore is about 2 miles north-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your wedding in Chackmore will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Chackmore to Milton Keynes (10 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. If you are hoping for photos in Stowe Park and Garden, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
For wedding paella catering in MK18, we plan around your venue and timings. From Main Street, New College Court and The Maltings or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Chackmore for wedding paella catering include Radclive (1 mile south-west), Dadford (2 miles north-west), Water Stratford (2 miles west) and Shalstone (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south-east), Winslow (7 miles south-east), Watermead (15 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (6 miles south) and Wingrave (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Menagerie (1.2 miles north-west) and Buckingham Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Local schools include Akeley Wood Senior School (1.1 miles north) and Buckingham School (1.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen's Head pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Places near Chackmore
More for events in Chackmore
- 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