Buckinghamshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Marlow Bottom events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Marlow Bottom: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Festivals
Festival paella catering in Marlow Bottom
Festival paella catering in Marlow Bottom, made fresh on the day
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. For county and country shows and school and charity events, we will put together a menu of churros, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
Rural events near Marlow Bottom can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Marlow Bottom (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events in Marlow Bottom have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan seating near the food area
Allergen information is available at the stall.
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Also in Marlow Bottom
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Marlow Bottom
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Marlow Bottom
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Marlow Bottom
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Marlow Bottom? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will 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.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Why choose festival paella catering in Marlow Bottom?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Marlow Bottom and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports club events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, Marlow station is about 1.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Marlow Bottom events: pitches and permissions
Marlow Bottom is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Marlow Bottom and nearby villages. Marlow Bottom is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Marlow Bottom to Reading (13 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Burford School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 8 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in SL7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Marlow Bottom, Squirrel Rise and Kingsley Drive. Nearby, we also cater events in Burroughs Grove (1 mile east), Marlow (1 mile south), Little Marlow (2 miles east), Fern (2 miles east) and Bisham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (3 miles north-east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
A little further out are Eden (2.9 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Carpenter's Wood.
- Schools near Marlow Bottom include Great Marlow School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes pub (0.7 miles east)
Marlow Bottom questions
Which station should guests use for Marlow Bottom?
Marlow station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Marlow Bottom too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
- 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