Buckinghamshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Wendover Dean, Buckinghamshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Wendover Dean. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
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Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
About our wedding paella catering in Wendover Dean
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. For garden and marquee weddings and weddings with a Spanish theme, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
There is something special about a country wedding near Wendover Dean, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Wendover Dean (HP22)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Wendover Dean weddings: local tips
Wendover Dean is about 5 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Wendover Dean and the surrounding area. Wendover Dean is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cholesbury Manor House (3.5 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For outdoor photos, Coombe Hill is close by. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Wendover Dean, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP22, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include London Road and Cobblershill Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover weddings in Kingsash (1 mile north-east), Lee Gate (1 mile east), Hunt's Green (1 mile south-east), Wendover (2 miles north) and Great Missenden (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (5 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (7 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Little Kimble Motte (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Wendover Dean includes Coombe Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Firecrest pub (within half a mile north-west)
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Wendover Dean at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Send us the running order and speech times
If things run late, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Wendover Dean questions
Is Wendover Dean close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What wedding paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning wedding paella catering in Wendover Dean? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Where we can cook in Wendover Dean
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
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Perfect for your wedding in Wendover Dean
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Food for evening guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Put the station on your invitation: Wendover station is about 2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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