Buckinghamshire · England
Festival & event paella in Wendover, Buckinghamshire
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Wendover: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering for Wendover events
Festival paella catering in Wendover, cooked live
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. For open days and community events and race days and sports events, we’ll put together a menu of giant-pan paella, seafood paella and vegan paella for your guests.
Summer fairs around Wendover are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Wendover (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Wendover
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Plan seating near the food area
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Wendover
Wendover is about 5 miles south-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Wendover. We cook in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 19 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Wendover has its own station, Wendover station. Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about a mile of Wendover, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in HP22, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, The Paddocks and Victory Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. You’ll find Wendover on the A413 and B4009, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Halton (1 mile north), Nash Lee (2 miles west), Chalkshire (2 miles west), Terrick (2 miles west) and Weston Turville (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (5 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (7 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Trenchard Museum (1.2 miles north-east) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Wendover includes Haddington Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include John Colet School (under half a mile east) and Wendover House School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Pack Horse Public House (under half a mile south-east)
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening events in Wendover have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Trader information and site rules
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Wendover
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why choose live paella in Wendover?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Wendover
Is Wendover close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Wendover?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you need water?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
- 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