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Wedding paella catering in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Hardwick.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
Wedding paella catering near Hardwick
Wedding paella catering in Hardwick, made fresh on the day
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. For weddings with a Spanish theme and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Hardwick, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Hardwick (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hardwick? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Hardwick questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Hardwick?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For a summer wedding in Hardwick, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or HP22 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Hardwick weddings: local tips
Hardwick is about 3 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Hardwick to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Hardwick is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 12 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Hardwick, such as Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Nearby historic houses include Waddesdon Manor (4.8 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your wedding is in HP22, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Other places close to Hardwick for wedding paella catering include Weedon (1 mile south-east), Whitchurch (1 mile north), Oving (2 miles north-west), Pitchcott (2 miles north-west) and Watermead (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (3 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (11 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles south), Southcourt (4 miles south) and Princes Risborough (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Friars Square (3.5 miles south) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.3 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Bell pub (less than half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
- 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