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Festival & event paella in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Hardwick and Buckinghamshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Race days and sports events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering near Hardwick
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hardwick
Hardwick is about 3 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For festival paella catering in Hardwick, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hardwick to Milton Keynes (about 12 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Aylesbury Vale Parkway station is about 2.6 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Anywhere in HP22, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Weedon (1 mile south-east), Whitchurch (1 mile north), Oving (2 miles north-west), Pitchcott (2 miles north-west) and Watermead (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (3 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (11 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles south), Southcourt (4 miles south) and Princes Risborough (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Friars Square (3.5 miles south) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.3 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Bell pub (within half a mile north)
Festival paella catering in Hardwick, cooked live
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and churros, and typical bookings are for school and charity events and food and music festivals.
At a fête or field event near Hardwick, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Hardwick (HP22)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Book crew catering in advance
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check allergen info is on display
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Also near Hardwick
Also in Hardwick
Live paella or other catering?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Hardwick and across Buckinghamshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Common questions in Hardwick
What’s the nearest station to Hardwick for guests?
Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Hardwick close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cater in Hardwick?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Hardwick and the rest of Buckinghamshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Occasions we cook for in Hardwick
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
In Hardwick and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Open days
- Country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Old School Room Chapel, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. For an evening event in Hardwick, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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