Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Marlow
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Marlow. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Food for evening guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering for Marlow events
Marlow weddings: local tips
Marlow is about 4 miles south of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in SL7, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 263 places across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Congregational Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. For outdoor photos, Carpenter's Wood is close by.
Anywhere in SL7, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Willowmead Square; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Marlow sits on or near the A404 and B482, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Bisham (1 mile south), Marlow Bottom (1 mile north), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north), Temple (2 miles south) and Little Marlow (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in High Wycombe (4 miles north), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (11 miles north). Marlow is among the bigger towns we cover in Buckinghamshire, with lots of choice for weddings.
Nearby you’ll also find Eden (4 miles north) and High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles north). Not far away are Carpenter's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Butcher's Tap (less than half a mile south-west)
How our wedding paella catering works in Marlow
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and Spanish desserts, and we are regularly asked to cater rustic barn weddings and weddings with lots of dietary needs.
A wedding in Marlow might mean a ceremony at a local church followed by a reception in a garden, marquee or hall. That is ideal for live paella: we can cook during the photos. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Marlow (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Choose pan-side or table service
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In Marlow, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around 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
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
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 every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Marlow
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Marlow: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Congregational Church?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Marlow from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Other catering in Marlow
Occasions we cook for in Marlow
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Marlow, people book us for events such as:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Rustic barn weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
For guests travelling by train, Marlow has its own station, Marlow station.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Marlow
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
- 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