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Wedding paella catering in Ickford, Buckinghamshire
Looking for wedding paella catering in Ickford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Parties after a register office wedding
Book wedding paella catering in Ickford
Events we cater in Ickford
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of St Nicholas often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Ickford
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. For weddings with mixed diets and garden and marquee weddings, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Ickford frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Ickford (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Ickford
What else we do in Ickford
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. For a summer wedding in Ickford, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Ickford
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Ickford? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Getting married in Ickford?
Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Ickford and the surrounding area. We cater in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Bernwood Meadows nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (4.5 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
For wedding paella catering in HP18, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your wedding is on Church Road, Golder's Close and Sheldon Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Worminghall (1 mile north-west), Draycott (1 mile south), Shabbington (1 mile east) and Tiddington (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (12 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Ickford includes Bernwood Meadows.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south)
For event organisers in Ickford
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Common questions in Ickford
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Ickford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
- 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