Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Penn events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Penn and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering for Penn events
Where we can cook in Penn
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
Wedding paella catering in Penn, cooked live
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We cook table tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts, and we’re frequently booked for weddings with a Spanish theme and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Penn, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Penn (HP10)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Weddings in Penn: venues, ceremonies and travel
Penn is about 2 miles east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your wedding is in the HP10 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Penn is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
Gomm's Wood nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Penn suits an outdoor reception. Historic houses near Penn include Hughenden Manor (2.9 miles north-west) and West Wycombe Park House (4.7 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Penn, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in HP10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a home on Church Road, Glebelands and Carter Walk or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Penn, we also cover Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Loudwater (2 miles south), Forty Green (2 miles south-east), Knotty Green (2 miles south-east) and Winchmore Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (14 miles north), Chesham (6 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eden (2.6 miles west) and High Wycombe Castle (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gomm's Wood.
- Local schools include Sir William Ramsay School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile north)
Nearby places to Penn
More for events in Penn
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Penn
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Step by step
When we arrive, 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. For a summer wedding in Penn, 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 generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Who books wedding paella catering in Penn?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Penn, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Farm and barn venues
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
If you are marrying at a church near Penn, such as Church of St Margaret, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive.
Before booking anyone
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
FAQs for Penn
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Penn from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What if the timings change?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is served at its best.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What affects the price in Penn
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through 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