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Wedding paella catering in Horsenden, Buckinghamshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Horsenden.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
- Food for evening guests
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About our wedding paella catering in Horsenden
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. We cook canapé tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re often booked for wedding receptions after a small ceremony and farm and barn venues.
There is something special about a country wedding near Horsenden, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Horsenden (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Occasions we cook for in Horsenden
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Whatever you are celebrating in Horsenden, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Big weddings with every diet
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
Put the station on your invitation: Princes Risborough station is in Horsenden itself.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Horsenden weddings: local tips
Horsenden is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Horsenden to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 263 places across Buckinghamshire. Our events stretch from Horsenden to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Horsenden suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Michael and All Angels often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Horsenden, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of HP27. Other places close to Horsenden for wedding paella catering include Bledlow (1 mile south-west), Princes Risborough (1 mile east), Pitch Green (1 mile west), Alscot (1 mile north-east) and Longwick (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (7 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Horsenden include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Princes Risborough Primary School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bird in Hand pub (0.6 miles east)
Live paella or other catering?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- We cover Horsenden and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Horsenden
Is Horsenden close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Horsenden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Horsenden, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally 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 build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Horsenden, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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- 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