Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Ellesborough
Looking for wedding paella catering in Ellesborough? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Planning an event in Ellesborough?
How our wedding paella catering works in Ellesborough
Paella as evening food is popular: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. On the menu are evening paella, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater rustic barn weddings and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
A wedding in a small place like Ellesborough frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Ellesborough (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Getting married in Ellesborough?
Ellesborough is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For a wedding in Ellesborough, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ellesborough. Ellesborough is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 19 miles away.
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 the meal is ready when you arrive. Beacon Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in HP17 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your wedding is on Ellesborough Road, Springs Lane and Church Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at weddings in Butler's Cross (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south-east), Chalkshire (1 mile north-east), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Ellesborough include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include John Colet School (2.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Russell Arms (within half a mile east)
Who books wedding paella catering in Ellesborough?
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
In Ellesborough and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Big weddings with every diet
For guests travelling by train, Little Kimble station is about 0.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. For a summer wedding in Ellesborough, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm 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 pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
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, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Ellesborough
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Questions from Ellesborough
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Ellesborough from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
What if the timings change?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s served at its best.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Book early for summer Saturdays
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
- 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