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Wedding paella catering in Elmhurst, Buckinghamshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Elmhurst: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Planning an event in Elmhurst?
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Wedding paella catering in Elmhurst, cooked live
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We’re frequently asked to cater relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and barn and farm weddings, serving a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
A farm or garden wedding near Elmhurst suits live paella. We’ll need a level spot and a way to reach it. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Elmhurst (HP20, HP19, HP21)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Elmhurst
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Elmhurst from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Who books wedding paella catering in Elmhurst?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Elmhurst, people book us for occasions like:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Farm and barn venues
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 0.9 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Elmhurst
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Elmhurst and across Buckinghamshire
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning wedding paella catering in Elmhurst? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Elmhurst is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Elmhurst
Elmhurst is about 1 mile north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For wedding paella catering in Elmhurst, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Elmhurst. Elmhurst is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 15 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Elmhurst, such as Church of St Mary, 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. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in HP20, HP19 and HP21, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your wedding is on Cock Lane, Vale Road and Manor Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Main roads around Elmhurst include the A4157, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include New Zealand (1 mile west), Watermead (1 mile north), Aylesbury (1 mile south-west), Queens Park (1 mile south) and Quarrendon Estate (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west). Being one of Buckinghamshire’s larger places, Elmhurst has lots of places to hold a wedding.
Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (0.7 miles south-west) and Tindal Centre (under half a mile south-east).
- Nearby schools include Stocklake Park Community School (0.5 miles south) and Aylesbury Grammar School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The New Zealand pub (within half a mile west)
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Elmhurst
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- 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