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Festival & event paella in Forty Green, Buckinghamshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Forty Green.
- Country shows
- Charity and school events
- VIP and hospitality areas
Live festival paella catering in Forty Green
Festival paella catering in Forty Green, cooked live
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. Typical bookings include school and charity events and seasonal markets, with churros, seafood paella and vegan paella.
A fête near Forty Green might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Forty Green (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Forty Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How it 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. At midsummer, events in Forty Green stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Forty Green
What’s the nearest station to Forty Green for guests?
Princes Risborough station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Is Forty Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How many paellas should we have?
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.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
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What else we do in Forty Green
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Trader information and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
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 festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Forty Green
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Food and music festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Princes Risborough station is about 2.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Event catering near Forty Green
Forty Green is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Forty Green and nearby villages. Forty Green is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Forty Green, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the HP27 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Forty Green for festival paella catering include Henton (1 mile south), Holly Green (1 mile east), Skittle Green (1 mile south-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south-east), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.1 miles east). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Peacock Country Inn (within half a mile 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