Buckinghamshire · England
Festival & event paella in Coombe, Buckinghamshire
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Coombe: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Food and music festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering near Coombe
About our festival paella catering in Coombe
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. We cook vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for music and food festivals and feeding crew and volunteers.
At a fête or field event near Coombe, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Coombe (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Common questions in Coombe
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Coombe from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Coombe?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- How many courses
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Coombe?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Coombe hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Coombe and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. 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. Evening events in Coombe have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Coombe
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Coombe, people book us for events such as:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports clubs and race days
- Community events and open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
School fairs, for a school like Great Kimble Church of England School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Running an event in Coombe
Coombe is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Coombe to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our events stretch from Coombe to Oxford (19 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Little Kimble station is about 1.3 miles away. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Coombe, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in HP17, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Close by, we cover events in Butler's Cross (1 mile north), Ellesborough (1 mile north-west), Chalkshire (1 mile north), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Little Kimble Motte (1 mile west) and Trenchard Museum (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Coombe includes Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
- Local schools include John Colet School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Russell Arms (within half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
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:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Schedule crew meals
- Provide seating near the food
- Check how many portions traders can serve
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Nearby places to Coombe
More for events in Coombe
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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