Buckinghamshire · England
Festival & event paella in Great Kimble, 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 Great Kimble.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
Book festival paella catering in Great Kimble
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
About our festival paella catering in Great Kimble
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. For community events and open days and county and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, vegan paella and churros.
At a field event near Great Kimble, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Great Kimble (HP17)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Great Kimble?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Great Kimble and across Buckinghamshire
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Great Kimble events: pitches and permissions
Great Kimble is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Great Kimble to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Great Kimble is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Great Kimble to Oxford (about 18 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Great Kimble has its own station, Little Kimble station. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Great Kimble, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of the HP17 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Bridge Street, Hill View and Lower Icknield Way. For events just outside Great Kimble, we cover Little Kimble (1 mile north-east), Askett (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south), Meadle (1 mile west) and Whiteleaf (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.6 miles north) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.4 miles north). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Great Kimble include Princes Risborough School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (under half a mile north-west)
Who books festival paella catering in Great Kimble?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Great Kimble, people book us for occasions like:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes
- Race days and sports events
- County and country shows
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Great Kimble Church of England School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
FAQs for Great Kimble
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Great Kimble?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
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How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. Evening events in Great Kimble have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or HP17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price festival paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Great Kimble, and we will put together a menu and price.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Great Kimble
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- 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