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Live paella catering in Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Amersham and the surrounding area.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella catering in Amersham
How our paella catering works in Amersham
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We cook vegetable paella, vegan paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater company summer parties and weddings and evening receptions.
In Amersham, gardens come in all sizes, and most can host live paella with a little planning. Have a gazebo ready in case of showers. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- Amersham (HP6, HP7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Where we can cook in Amersham
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
Questions from Amersham
Which station should guests use for Amersham?
Amersham has its own station: Amersham station.
Is Amersham close to London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. See all areas.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Is paella a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much does paella catering cost in Amersham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Amersham
Other catering in Amersham
Planning live paella in Amersham
Amersham is about 7 miles north-east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Amersham or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Amersham is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 23 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St. Michael and All Angels, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Historic houses near Amersham include Chenies Manor House (3 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Amersham is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over the HP6 and HP7 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, London Road West and Market Square. Amersham sits on or near the A355 and A404, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Amersham on the Hill (1 mile west), Chesham Bois (1 mile north), Waterside (1 mile north), Coleshill (2 miles south-west) and Hyde Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north), Marlow (10 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (5 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Buckinghamshire, Amersham has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Well-known places in the area include Amersham Hospital (1.2 miles south-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (within half a mile north-east). Not far away are Sands Bank.
- Schools near Amersham include Woodside Junior School (under half a mile east) and Dr Challoner's Grammar School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Pheasant Public House (less than half a mile east)
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Amersham, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Why choose paella catering in Amersham?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Amersham book us for events such as:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversary celebrations
For guests coming by train, Amersham has its own station, Amersham station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Is live paella right for your event?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Amersham. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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