Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Marlow Common, Buckinghamshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Marlow Common. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering near Marlow Common
Wedding paella catering in Marlow Common, made fresh on the day
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. We’re often asked to cater blessings and vow renewals and garden and marquee weddings, serving Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like Marlow Common often 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. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a paella wedding in Marlow Common
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Marlow Common to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Marlow Common is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Marlow station, about 1.9 miles east. Carpenter's Wood nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Marlow Common suits an outdoor reception. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Marlow Common, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of SL7. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). Not far away are Carpenter's Wood.
- Local schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles east)
FAQs for Marlow Common
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Marlow Common too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a summer wedding in Marlow Common, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally 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.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Marlow Common
What else we do in Marlow Common
Occasions we cook for in Marlow Common
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
In Marlow Common and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (1.6 miles south) and Greenlands (3.3 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
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.
Why choose live paella in Marlow Common?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
- 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