Buckinghamshire · England
Festival & event paella in Leckhampstead, Buckinghamshire
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Leckhampstead and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering in Leckhampstead
How our festival paella catering works in Leckhampstead
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. For feeding crew and volunteers and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Leckhampstead, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Leckhampstead (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Leckhampstead
Leckhampstead is about 3 miles north-east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Leckhampstead. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 7 miles away.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in MK18, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Leckhampstead, we cover Akeley (1 mile west), Lillingstone Lovell (2 miles north-west), Maids Moreton (2 miles south-west) and Lamport (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Buckingham (3 miles south-west), Elmhurst (15 miles south), Haydon Hill (15 miles south), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south), Winslow (7 miles south) and Watermead (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Buckingham Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Buckingham Movie Museum (3.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Trader information and site rules
- Firm, level ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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’ll do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Common questions in Leckhampstead
Is Leckhampstead close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
Is Leckhampstead 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.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
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 suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
Do you do crew catering?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Perfect for your event in Leckhampstead
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Food and music festivals
- Country shows
- Community events and open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary)? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Leckhampstead? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Schedule crew meals
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We set up at the agreed time.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
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Other catering in Leckhampstead
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For an evening event in Leckhampstead, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Read more
- 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