Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Steeple Claydon, Buckinghamshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Steeple Claydon. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Steeple Claydon?
About our wedding paella catering in Steeple Claydon
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. For weddings with lots of dietary needs and barn and farm weddings, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts.
A farm or garden wedding near Steeple Claydon suits live paella. We need level ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Steeple Claydon (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Steeple Claydon questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Steeple Claydon close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. See all areas.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Steeple Claydon and the whole of Buckinghamshire
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Choose pan-side or table service
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Weddings in Steeple Claydon: venues, ceremonies and travel
Steeple Claydon is about 4 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. For wedding paella catering in Steeple Claydon, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Steeple Claydon is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Calvert Jubilee is close by. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Michael frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Anywhere in MK18, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Streets in the area include The Paddocks, Meadoway and Nightingale Close, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. We also cook at weddings in Middle Claydon (1 mile south-east), East Claydon (2 miles east), Botolph Claydon (3 miles south-east), Padbury (3 miles north-east) and Adstock (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles south-east), Southcourt (12 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (10 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (12 miles south-east) and Haddenham (12 miles south).
A little further out are Buckingham Castle (4.2 miles north) and Buckingham Community Hospital (4.5 miles north). The countryside around Steeple Claydon includes Calvert Jubilee.
- Nearby, you will find The Fountain pub (under half a mile west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What affects the price in Steeple Claydon
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in Steeple Claydon
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Why choose wedding paella catering in Steeple Claydon?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Steeple Claydon and Buckinghamshire:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Food for evening guests
Nearby historic houses include Claydon House (1.6 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. In Steeple Claydon, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Steeple Claydon
- 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