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Paella Catering in Milton Keynes

Paella catering in all 73 towns and villages of Milton Keynes, cooked live in giant pans, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.

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Paella catering across Milton Keynes

Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and tell us about your event for a quote.

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Paella catering in Milton Keynes: what to expect

Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will recommend what fits your event. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and staff parties and work lunches, serving mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella.

From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking.

First, tell us about your event.
We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
We cook live on the day while guests watch.
We serve from the pan, then pack down.

Cost

The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.

Why hosts in Milton Keynes choose us

Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Every diet catered for, pan by pan
No hidden extras in your quote
Paella cooked from scratch on site

Getting a price

Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.

What’s near Milton Keynes

We cook for events around South Loughton Valley park, Summerfield School and The Countryman pub. Nearby too are Church of Christ the Cornerstone (less than half a mile north-east) and St Paul's Catholic School (1 mile south-east). There is a railway station in Milton Keynes itself: Milton Keynes Central station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north-east) and Badminton Museum (0.7 miles west). Not far away are Blue Lagoon Park and Lodge Lake.

Paella catering in Milton Keynes: local guide

From Bletchley, Newport Pagnell and Bletchley and Fenny Stratford to 45 villages and hamlets, events across Milton Keynes range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.

Milton Keynes: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Summerfield School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Milton Keynes Central station is in Milton Keynes itself. Around midsummer it stays light in Milton Keynes until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.

Catering for every guest

With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:

Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Tell us what else is being served
Ask for labels on each pan

After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.

Need plates or staff? We can provide them.

Planning the cooking area

Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:

Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
A level, firm spot for the burners and pans

Dishes our guests love

Paella Valenciana

Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.

Seafood paella

Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s generally the most photographed pan.

Why live paella works

Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.

Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Milton Keynes, people book us for occasions like:

Anniversary celebrations
Family celebrations and christenings
Community events and fairs
Birthday celebrations

Cook it yourself or book a caterer?

Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.

DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.

Your questions about paella catering in Milton Keynes

Can you feed plenty of people?

Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.

Do you offer halal options?

Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.

Can you cook in the rain?

A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.

Do you do starters?

Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.

How far ahead should we book?

As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.

Can you do sangria?

Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.

Can you do gluten-free paella?

We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.

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

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