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Festival & event paella in Marlow Common, Buckinghamshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Marlow Common and across Buckinghamshire.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Country shows
- Food and music festivals
Live festival paella catering in Marlow Common
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Festival paella catering in Marlow Common, cooked live
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s christmas and farmers’ markets and VIP and hospitality areas, we’ll put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Marlow Common, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Marlow Common
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Flat, firm ground
- 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.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
How we price festival paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Why choose festival paella catering in Marlow Common?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
School fairs, for a school like Spinfield School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Give traders a single information pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For an evening event in Marlow Common, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Marlow Common
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Community events around Marlow Common
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Marlow Common or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Marlow station is about 1.9 miles away. Within about 7 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in SL7, we can bring festival paella catering to you. For events just outside Marlow Common, we cover Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Marlow Common include Carpenter's Wood.
- Schools near Marlow Common include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles east)
Your questions about festival paella catering in Marlow Common
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Marlow Common?
Marlow station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What does festival paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
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More for events in Marlow Common
- 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