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Wedding paella catering in Chalkshire, Buckinghamshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Chalkshire.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Chalkshire
How our wedding paella catering works in Chalkshire
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We’re often asked to cater receptions after an intimate ceremony and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, serving a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
Near Chalkshire, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Chalkshire (HP17)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Chalkshire questions
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Chalkshire?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can we have a tasting?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will talk you through it.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Perfect for your wedding in Chalkshire
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Whatever you are celebrating in Chalkshire, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Evening wedding food
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
Paella compared with other options
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Chalkshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
What affects the price in Chalkshire
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Chalkshire, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Nearby places to Chalkshire
Other catering in Chalkshire
How the day works
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 as the paella takes shape. For a summer wedding in Chalkshire, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Chalkshire? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Chalkshire
Chalkshire is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Chalkshire. Chalkshire is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 19 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Coombe Hill is close by, and the countryside around Chalkshire suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Little Kimble station is about 1.3 miles away. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP17. Other places close to Chalkshire for wedding paella catering include Terrick (1 mile north), Butler's Cross (1 mile south), Nash Lee (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile south-west) and Coombe (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Little Kimble Motte (1.1 miles south-west) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (2.7 miles north). Not far away are Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
- Local pubs include The Russell Arms (under half a mile south)
- 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