Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Fern, Buckinghamshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Fern and Buckinghamshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering near Fern
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
How our wedding paella catering works in Fern
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and receptions after an intimate ceremony, with evening paella, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Fern, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Fern (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Golden-hour photos in Fern at midsummer come around 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Fern weddings: local tips
Fern is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. For a wedding in Fern, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Fern is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Fern to Reading (about 14 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Bourne End station is about 1.1 miles away. Historic houses near Fern include Cliveden (2.7 miles south-east) and Harleyford Manor (4.2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Anywhere in SL7, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover weddings in Coldmoorholme (1 mile south-east), Little Marlow (1 mile south-west), Well End (1 mile south-east), Bourne End (1 mile south-east) and Flackwell Heath (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (3.1 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fern include Warren Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Fern include Bourne End Academy (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Black Lion pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Occasions we cook for in Fern
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Fern and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Marquee and garden weddings
For outdoor photos, Warren Nature Reserve is close by.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Towns and villages near Fern
More for events in Fern
Fern questions
Is Fern close to London?
About 28 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you don’t have to.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Where we can cook in Fern
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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