Buckinghamshire · England
Festival & event paella in Wendover Dean, 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 Wendover Dean.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Community events and open days
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering near Wendover Dean
Festival paella catering in Wendover Dean, cooked live
One paella stall covers many diets: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. Whether it is summer fairs and fêtes and festivals, we can cook vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
Rural events near Wendover Dean can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Wendover Dean (HP22)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Towns and villages near Wendover Dean
Also in Wendover Dean
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Occasions we cook for in Wendover Dean
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
School fairs, for a school like John Colet School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Wendover Dean? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Summer events in Wendover Dean have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Event catering near Wendover Dean
Wendover Dean is about 5 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Wendover Dean, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Wendover Dean is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 21 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Wendover station, about 2 miles north-west. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Wendover Dean, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over HP22. Local streets include London Road and Cobblershill Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Kingsash (1 mile north-east), Lee Gate (1 mile east), Hunt's Green (1 mile south-east), Wendover (2 miles north) and Great Missenden (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (7 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (5 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (7 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Little Kimble Motte (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Coombe Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Firecrest pub (within half a mile north-west)
Why choose live paella in Wendover Dean?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Wendover Dean
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Wendover Dean: your questions answered
Is Wendover Dean close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Wendover Dean?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in Wendover Dean?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Wendover Dean and across Buckinghamshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the details, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
- 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