Buckinghamshire · England
Festival & event paella in Temple, Buckinghamshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Temple.
- Music and food festivals
- Charity and school events
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering near Temple
How our festival paella catering works in Temple
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Temple. Popular choices include churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for sports clubs and race days and seasonal markets.
Near Temple, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Temple (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall 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. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Temple hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See How we price And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
What festival paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Temple events: pitches and permissions
Temple is about 2 miles south of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your event in Temple, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Bisham Church of England Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
For festival paella catering in SL7, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Temple Lane, Bradenham Lane and Temple Mill Island. For events just outside Temple, we cover Bisham (1 mile north-east), Marlow (2 miles north), Stubbings (2 miles south), Cookham Dean (2 miles east) and Burchett's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (6 miles north), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (12 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Temple include Carpenter's Wood and Weycock Hill.
- Local schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Temple questions
How far is Temple from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Temple?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How much space do you need?
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.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, events in Temple stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Who books festival paella catering in Temple?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Sports clubs and race days
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Marlow station, about 1.6 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
Also near Temple
Also in Temple
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Provide seating near the food
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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