Buckinghamshire · England
Festival & event paella in Steeple Claydon, Buckinghamshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Steeple Claydon. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Country shows
Live festival paella catering in Steeple Claydon
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Flat, firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Steeple Claydon
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Festival paella catering for your event in Steeple Claydon
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. On the menu are vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we are frequently booked for village fêtes and seasonal markets.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Steeple Claydon are made for a paella stall. Send us the pitch and access details. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Steeple Claydon (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Plan seating near the food area
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Also near Steeple Claydon
Also in Steeple Claydon
FAQs for Steeple Claydon
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Steeple Claydon?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is Steeple Claydon close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
Do you come to Steeple Claydon?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Steeple Claydon. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
Is live paella right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Occasions we cook for in Steeple Claydon
It brings theatre to the food court.
Whatever you are celebrating in Steeple Claydon, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Seasonal markets
- Sports club events
- Country shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Michael, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or MK18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Event catering near Steeple Claydon
Steeple Claydon is about 4 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. For festival paella catering in Steeple Claydon, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Steeple Claydon is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Steeple Claydon School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Festival paella catering in MK18 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include The Paddocks, Meadoway and Nightingale Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Middle Claydon (1 mile south-east), East Claydon (2 miles east), Botolph Claydon (3 miles south-east), Padbury (3 miles north-east) and Adstock (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles south-east), Southcourt (12 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (10 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (12 miles south-east) and Haddenham (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Buckingham Castle (4.2 miles north) and Buckingham Community Hospital (4.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Calvert Jubilee.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fountain pub (under half a mile west)
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening events in Steeple Claydon 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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