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Paella Catering for Amersham on the Hill events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Amersham on the Hill and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Amersham on the Hill?
Where we can cook in Amersham on the Hill
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Paella catering for your event in Amersham on the Hill
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. For birthday celebrations and weddings and evening receptions, we can cook black rice, mixed paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
In and around Amersham on the Hill, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Amersham on the Hill (HP6, HP7, HP8)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evenings in Amersham on the Hill stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get 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, send us your details through our quote form.
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Amersham on the Hill: venues, travel and local tips
Amersham on the Hill is about 1 mile west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. For paella catering in Amersham on the Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Amersham on the Hill. Amersham on the Hill is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Amersham on the Hill to Reading (22 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Dr Challoner's Grammar School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Amersham on the Hill include Chenies Manor House (3.2 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Amersham on the Hill is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in HP6, HP7 and HP8, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on The Avenue, Hyrons Lane and Station Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Amersham on the Hill sits on or near the A416 and A4154, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Amersham on the Hill, we also cover Amersham (1 mile east), Chesham Bois (1 mile north), Waterside (2 miles north), Coleshill (2 miles south-west) and Woodrow (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north), Marlow (10 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (5 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Great Missenden (3.7 miles north-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank.
- Nearby schools include Home Tuition Service (within half a mile east) and Woodside Junior School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Boot and Slipper pub (less than half a mile north)
FAQs for Amersham on the Hill
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
We are having a ceremony at St. Michael and All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Count adults and children separately
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Who books paella catering in Amersham on the Hill?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For guests coming by train, Amersham on the Hill has its own station, Amersham station.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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