Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Great Kimble, Buckinghamshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Great Kimble: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
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Planning a paella wedding in Great Kimble
Great Kimble is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP17, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 18 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Great Kimble has its own station, Little Kimble station. If you’re marrying at a church near Great Kimble, such as Church of St Nicholas, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Great Kimble, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in HP17, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Bridge Street, Hill View and Lower Icknield Way; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Little Kimble (1 mile north-east), Askett (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south), Meadle (1 mile west) and Whiteleaf (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.6 miles north) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Great Kimble includes Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Great Kimble include Princes Risborough School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (under half a mile north-west)
Wedding paella catering in Great Kimble, cooked live
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas, and we’re frequently booked for garden and marquee weddings and big weddings with every diet.
There is something special about a country wedding near Great Kimble, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Great Kimble (HP17)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, sunset in Great Kimble 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
What affects the price in Great Kimble
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Great Kimble
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Great Kimble close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. 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.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Great Kimble
Perfect for your wedding in Great Kimble
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Great Kimble and Buckinghamshire:
- Farm and barn venues
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Food for evening guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
For outdoor photos, Beacon Hill is close by, and the countryside around Great Kimble suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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