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Wedding paella catering in Dunton, Buckinghamshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Dunton and Buckinghamshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering near Dunton
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
About our wedding paella catering in Dunton
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. On the menu are evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening food for extra guests and destination-style celebrations at home.
Near Dunton, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated.
- Location
- Dunton (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
More for events in Dunton
Perfect for your wedding in Dunton
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Dunton and Buckinghamshire:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Destination-style celebrations at home
If you’re marrying at a church near Dunton, such as Church of St Martin, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planning a paella wedding in Dunton
Dunton is about 6 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Dunton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Dunton is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Dunton to Milton Keynes (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Dunton include Ascott House (4.4 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Wherever your wedding is in MK18, we can cook for your guests. For weddings just outside Dunton, we cover Swanbourne (2 miles north-west), Mursley (3 miles north), Granborough (3 miles west), Winslow (4 miles north-west) and Little Horwood (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles south), Buckingham (10 miles north-west), Elmhurst (6 miles south), Southcourt (7 miles south), Princes Risborough (13 miles south) and Haydon Hill (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tindal Centre (6 miles south) and Bolbec Castle (2.5 miles south-west).
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Dunton
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price And The cost guide.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. For a summer wedding in Dunton, 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 usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Dunton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Dunton questions
Do you come out to small places like Dunton?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Dunton close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Dunton?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
- 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