Milton Keynes · England
Festival Paella Catering for Sherington events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Sherington: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Food and music festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Community events and open days
Planning an event in Sherington?
How our festival paella catering works in Sherington
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Whether it’s music and food festivals and sports clubs and race days, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella for your guests.
Rural events near Sherington can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Sherington (MK16)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Sherington
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Why choose live paella in Sherington?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why Sherington hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Sherington and the whole of Milton Keynes
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Schedule crew meals
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Running an event in Sherington
Sherington is about 2 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Sherington. We cater in 73 places in Milton Keynes, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 6 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Sherington Church of England School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
For festival paella catering in MK16, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Road, High Street and Church End or the roads around them. For events just outside Sherington, we cover Emberton (2 miles north), Tyringham (2 miles west), Weston Underwood (3 miles north-west), Olney (3 miles north) and Stoke Goldington (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Milton Keynes (6 miles south-west), Bletchley (8 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles south), Furzton (8 miles south), Whitehouse (7 miles south-west) and Middleton (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Newport Pagnell Castle (1.8 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Historical Society Museum (2 miles south-west). Not far away are Tongwell Lake and Little Linford Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Castle pub (within half a mile south-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Who books festival paella catering in Sherington?
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Community events and open days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports clubs and race days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Laud, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
Common questions in Sherington
Is Sherington close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Sherington?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Flat, firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
For event organisers in Sherington
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, events in Sherington stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-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 and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Sherington, and we will put together a menu and price.
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- 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