Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Hawridge
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Hawridge.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Parties after a register office wedding
Planning an event in Hawridge?
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For a summer wedding in Hawridge, 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 generally 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.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Wedding paella catering in Hawridge, cooked live
Paella as evening food is popular: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. We are frequently asked to cater farm and barn venues and informal wedding breakfasts, with Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Hawridge often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Hawridge (HP5)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Hawridge?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Marquee and garden weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Hawridge, 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.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Where we can cook in Hawridge
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hawridge
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Nearby places to Hawridge
What else we do in Hawridge
Planning a paella wedding in Hawridge
Hawridge is in Buckinghamshire. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Hawridge and nearby villages. Hawridge is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hawridge to Milton Keynes (21 miles away).
Sands Bank nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hawridge suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Cholesbury Manor House (0.9 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. 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.
We cover weddings in every part of the HP5 postcode area. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Hawridge Common and Hawridge Vale. Close by, we cover weddings in Bellingdon (1 mile south), Asheridge (1 mile south) and Chartridge (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (9 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles south), Marlow (14 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles south) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Hawridge Court (0.6 miles south-east) and Chiltern Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Hawridge includes Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Rose & Crown pub (within half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Hawridge hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Hawridge
Do you come out to small places like Hawridge?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
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. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
- 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