Buckinghamshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Four Ashes events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Four Ashes and Buckinghamshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
Live festival paella catering in Four Ashes
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Festival paella catering for your event in Four Ashes
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We are frequently asked to cater summer fairs and fêtes and open days, serving chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and churros.
At a field event near Four Ashes, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Four Ashes (HP15, HP13)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Also near Four Ashes
Also in Four Ashes
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Trader information and site rules
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Four Ashes events: pitches and permissions
Four Ashes is about 2 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Four Ashes will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Four Ashes is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Four Ashes to Reading (about 18 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, High Wycombe station is about 1.8 miles away. Within about 4 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of HP15 and HP13. For events just outside Four Ashes, we cover Cryers Hill (1 mile north), Terriers (1 mile south), Widmer End (1 mile north-east), Hazlemere (1 mile east) and Hughenden Valley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (12 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (6 miles south), Amersham (6 miles east), Beaconsfield (5 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3.6 miles north) and Hospital of St John the Baptist (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gomm's Wood.
- Nearby schools include The Royal Grammar School (0.9 miles south) and Pipers Corner School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Questions from Four Ashes
Do you cater 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 Four Ashes from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. For an evening event in Four Ashes, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
Larger events typically 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
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Four Ashes hosts choose us
- We cover Four Ashes and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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