Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Forty Green, Buckinghamshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Forty Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering for Forty Green events
Wedding paella catering in Forty Green, cooked live
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. For blessings and vow renewals and farm and barn venues, we can cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
A wedding in a small place like Forty Green often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Forty Green (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Forty Green 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.
Is Forty Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cover Forty Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Forty Green is within our area and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Forty Green
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. In Forty Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
What wedding paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
For event organisers in Forty Green
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 will follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Events we cater in Forty Green
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
- Farm and barn venues
Historic houses near Forty Green include Adwell House (4.8 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Weddings in Forty Green: venues, ceremonies and travel
Forty Green is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your wedding is in the HP27 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 263 places across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 2.3 miles east. Oakley Hill nature reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Forty Green suits an outdoor reception. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in HP27, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Henton (1 mile south), Holly Green (1 mile east), Skittle Green (1 mile south-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south-east), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.1 miles east). Open spaces near Forty Green include Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Peacock Country Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Also near Forty Green
Also in Forty Green
- 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