Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Waddesdon and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning an event in Waddesdon?
Common questions in Waddesdon
Which station should guests use for Waddesdon?
Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
Is Waddesdon too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
About our wedding paella catering in Waddesdon
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Whether it’s big weddings with every diet and parties after a register office wedding, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and evening paella.
Near Waddesdon, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Waddesdon (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Waddesdon, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Waddesdon? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Where we can cook in Waddesdon
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Waddesdon
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Nearby places to Waddesdon
Other catering in Waddesdon
Planning a paella wedding in Waddesdon
Waddesdon is about 5 miles north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your wedding is in the HP18 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Waddesdon, such as St Michael and All Angels' Church, 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. For guests travelling by train, Aylesbury Vale Parkway station is about 2.8 miles away.
Anywhere in HP18, we can cook for your guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on High Street, Baker Street and Rose Terrace. Other places close to Waddesdon for wedding paella catering include Wormstone (1 mile south-east), Westcott (1 mile west), Upper Winchendon (2 miles south), Quainton (2 miles north) and Nether Winchendon (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles south-east), Buckingham (11 miles north), Elmhurst (5 miles east), Southcourt (5 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (3.5 miles south) and St John's Hospital (3.5 miles south-east).
- Schools near Waddesdon include Waddesdon Church of England School (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Bakers Arms (within half a mile north-east)
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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