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Wedding paella catering in Piddington, Buckinghamshire
Planning wedding paella catering in Piddington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
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- Sharing-style wedding meals
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Piddington
Piddington is about 4 miles west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Piddington to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Piddington to Reading (15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include West Wycombe Park House (1.1 miles east) and Hughenden Manor (3.2 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. For guests travelling by train, Saunderton station is about 2.5 miles away. 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 cover weddings in every part of HP14. Whether your wedding is on King Street, Queen Street and Piddington Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at weddings in Wheeler End (1 mile south-west), Green End (1 mile north-west), Studley Green (1 mile north-west), Bolter End (1 mile south-west) and West Wycombe (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (12 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-east), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (3.5 miles east) and Wycombe Hospital (3.4 miles east). Open spaces near Piddington include Yoesden.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Brickmakers Arms (0.8 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include West Wycombe Rural (0.5 miles north)
Wedding paella catering in Piddington, cooked live
Evening paella is a favourite: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Popular choices include table tapas, evening paella and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and parties after a register office wedding.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Piddington, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Piddington (HP14)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Golden-hour photos in Piddington at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Piddington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Events we cater in Piddington
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Lawrence's Church often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
FAQs for Piddington
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Lawrence's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Piddington close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
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What else we do in Piddington
Live paella or other catering?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Piddington and across Buckinghamshire
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- 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