Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering in Alscot
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Alscot.
- Retirement celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella catering in Alscot
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
About our paella catering in Alscot
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. For festivals, fairs and school events and family celebrations and christenings, we can cook black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana and more.
In a hamlet or village like Alscot, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Alscot (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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Other catering in Alscot
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
What affects the price in Alscot
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Alscot
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Monks Risborough station, about 0.5 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Confirm allergies by email
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Let us know about other food at the event
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Alscot: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Alscot?
The closest is Monks Risborough station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
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.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How much does paella catering cost in Alscot?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Paella catering around Alscot
Alscot is about 6 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For paella catering in Alscot, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Princes Risborough Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Teresa's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Alscot is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP27. Nearby, we also cater events in Monks Risborough (1 mile east), Princes Risborough (1 mile south-east), Longwick (1 mile west), Askett (1 mile north-east) and Meadle (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.8 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Alscot include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Princes Risborough School (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Whiteleaf Cross pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: 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. Around midsummer it stays light in Alscot until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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