Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Shabbington events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Shabbington.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Shabbington
What wedding paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
How our wedding paella catering works in Shabbington
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Typical bookings include weddings with lots of dietary needs and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella.
Near Shabbington, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Shabbington (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Shabbington
Other catering in Shabbington
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. In Shabbington, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Shabbington
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Questions from Shabbington
What’s the nearest station to Shabbington for guests?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre.
Is Shabbington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What if photos overrun?
Tell us and we will adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Weddings in Shabbington: venues, ceremonies and travel
Shabbington is about 3 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your wedding in Shabbington will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 263 places in Buckinghamshire. We cook right across the region, from Shabbington to Oxford (8 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Snakemoor is close by, and the countryside around Shabbington suits an outdoor reception. Historic houses near Shabbington include Adwell House (4.9 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
We cover weddings in every part of HP18. From Limes Way, Old Bryers Close and Ickford Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Shabbington for wedding paella catering include Little Ickford (1 mile west), Ickford (1 mile west), North Weston (1 mile south-east), Draycott (1 mile south-west) and Albury (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles north-east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
- Schools near Shabbington include Lord Williams's School (2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Fisherman Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Shabbington and across Buckinghamshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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