Buckinghamshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Dunton events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Dunton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Open days and community events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Sports clubs and race days
Planning an event in Dunton?
Dunton questions
Is Dunton close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Dunton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will let you know if we’re available.
Festival paella catering in Dunton, made fresh on the day
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. For seasonal markets and agricultural and county shows, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, churros and vegan paella and more.
At a fête or field event near Dunton, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Dunton (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Summer events in Dunton have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Provide seating near the food
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Why choose festival paella catering in Dunton?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Country shows
- Sports club events
- Open days
- Food and music festivals
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Martin? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Dunton
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
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Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Community events around Dunton
Dunton is about 6 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Dunton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Dunton is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 9 miles away.
We cook at events all over MK18. Close by, we cover events in Swanbourne (2 miles north-west), Mursley (3 miles north), Granborough (3 miles west), Winslow (4 miles north-west) and Little Horwood (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles south), Buckingham (10 miles north-west), Elmhurst (6 miles south), Southcourt (7 miles south), Princes Risborough (13 miles south) and Haydon Hill (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tindal Centre (6 miles south) and Bolbec Castle (2.5 miles south-west).
- 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