Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Little Kimble
Planning wedding paella catering in Little Kimble? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering in Little Kimble
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. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
About our wedding paella catering in Little Kimble
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal long before it’s served. Whether it’s blessings and vow renewals and farm and barn venues, we can cook evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Little Kimble, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Little Kimble (HP17, HP22)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Common questions in Little Kimble
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Little Kimble?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
Do you offer tastings?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will explain how it works.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. In Little Kimble, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is typically 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 pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Little Kimble? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Little Kimble
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Little Kimble and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
For outdoor photos, Beacon Hill is close by.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
Little Kimble weddings: local tips
Little Kimble is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Little Kimble, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 18 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Little Kimble station is in Little Kimble itself. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Little Kimble, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in HP17 and HP22 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Station Road, Buttercup Crescent and Daisy Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Little Kimble for wedding paella catering include Great Kimble (1 mile south-west), Askett (1 mile south-west), Meadle (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south) and Whiteleaf (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Little Kimble Motte (0.5 miles south) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Little Kimble include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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