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Wedding Paella Catering for Lower North Dean events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Lower North Dean: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Planning an event in Lower North Dean?
Getting married in Lower North Dean?
Lower North Dean is about 3 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. For a wedding in Lower North Dean, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Lower North Dean, such as Speen Church (Baptist), a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. For outdoor photos, Prestwood Local Nature Reserve is close by. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cater weddings across the HP14 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Lower North Dean for wedding paella catering include Upper North Dean (1 mile north-west), Naphill (1 mile south-west), Hughenden Valley (1 mile south-east), Bryant's Bottom (1 mile north) and Walter's Ash (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (3 miles south), Chesham (7 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south), Amersham (7 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eden (3.3 miles south) and Chiltern Hospital (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Lower North Dean include Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Pipers Corner School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Lower North Dean
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. On the menu are Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re often booked for blessings and vow renewals and evening food for extra guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Lower North Dean, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Lower North Dean (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your wedding in Lower North Dean
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening wedding food
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Historic houses near Lower North Dean include Hughenden Manor (1.8 miles south) and West Wycombe Park House (2.9 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
Lower North Dean: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Speen Church (Baptist): can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Lower North Dean close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
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, including Lower North Dean.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Paella compared with other options
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Lower North Dean
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in Lower North Dean is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
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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The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
What affects the price in Lower North Dean
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Lower North Dean? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
- 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