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Festival Paella Catering for Micklefield events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Micklefield.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering near Micklefield
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Festival paella catering in Micklefield, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. Typical bookings include VIP and hospitality areas and farmers’ and Christmas markets, with giant-pan paella, seafood paella and churros.
In Micklefield, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Micklefield (HP13, HP10, HP11)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Micklefield and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Micklefield events: pitches and permissions
Micklefield is about 1 mile east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your event in Micklefield, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Micklefield to Reading (about 17 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, High Wycombe station is about 1.3 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Andrew's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Micklefield, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in HP13, HP10 and HP11, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Cock Lane, Colne Road and Baring Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Micklefield, we also cover Totteridge (1 mile west), Tylers Green (1 mile north-east), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south), Terriers (1 mile north-west) and Hazlemere (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (14 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (6 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
A little further out are Eden (1.7 miles west) and Hospital of St John the Baptist (1.2 miles west). Not far away are Gomm's Wood.
- Schools near Micklefield include Highcrest Academy (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Dolphin Eye pub (0.7 miles north-west)
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening events in Micklefield have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Micklefield
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check allergen info is on display
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check how many portions traders can serve
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Perfect for your event in Micklefield
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Micklefield and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Community events and open days
- Charity and school events
- Seasonal markets
School fairs, for a school like Kings Wood School and Nursery, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
Common questions in Micklefield
What’s the nearest station to Micklefield for guests?
The closest is High Wycombe station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Micklefield?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
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 help you decide the split.
- 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