Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Hartwell, Buckinghamshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Hartwell and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
Wedding paella catering near Hartwell
Why choose wedding paella catering in Hartwell?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mary's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
About our wedding paella catering in Hartwell
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. Typical bookings include civil partnerships and vow renewals and weddings with mixed diets, serving evening paella, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
Rural weddings around Hartwell have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Hartwell (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a paella wedding in Hartwell
Hartwell is about 1 mile west of Southcourt, in Buckinghamshire. For a wedding in Hartwell, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hartwell to Milton Keynes (about 16 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Aylesbury station is about 1.7 miles away. Snakemoor nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hartwell suits an outdoor reception. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in HP17 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Oxford Road, Sedrup Lane and Portway Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at weddings in Stone (1 mile west), Fairford Leys (1 mile north-east), Southcourt (1 mile east), Haydon Hill (1 mile north) and California (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (13 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (6 miles south) and Haddenham (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Dinton Castle (1.8 miles west) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Pebble Brook School (1.2 miles north-east) and Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose & Crown pub (less than half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
FAQs for Hartwell
Is Hartwell close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater in Hartwell?
Yes, we do. Hartwell is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cater the whole day?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hartwell
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Why choose live paella in Hartwell?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Hartwell and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How we price wedding paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Share your running order, including speeches
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
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The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In Hartwell, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. 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 choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Hartwell? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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