Buckinghamshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Shalstone
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Shalstone. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School and charity events
Planning an event in Shalstone?
Occasions we cook for in Shalstone
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Shalstone:
- Open days and community events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
- School and charity events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Edward? A paella pan draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
Festival paella catering in Shalstone, made fresh on the day
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. Popular choices include vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater sports clubs and race days and village fêtes.
Rural events near Shalstone can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Shalstone (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Shalstone
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How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening events in Shalstone have light until about 9:30pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Shalstone questions
Is Shalstone 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.
How far is Shalstone from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
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 will help you decide the split.
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 need water?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Community events around Shalstone
Shalstone is in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in MK18, we will come to your venue or garden. Shalstone is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our events stretch from Shalstone to Milton Keynes (about 13 miles away).
Wherever your event is in MK18, we can cook for your guests. Other places close to Shalstone for festival paella catering include Water Stratford (2 miles south), Dadford (2 miles north-east), Radclive (3 miles south-east) and Chackmore (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Buckingham (4 miles south-east), Winslow (10 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south-east), Tingewick (3 miles south), Whitchurch (14 miles south-east) and Quainton (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumont Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Menagerie (2 miles east). Not far away are Buckingham Sand Pit.
What affects the price in Shalstone
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in Shalstone
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Firm, level ground
- Trader information and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
Paella compared with other options
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Schedule crew meals
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Put all trader information in one pack
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
- 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