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Live paella catering in Baker's Wood, Buckinghamshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Baker's Wood.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
Planning an event in Baker's Wood?
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Paella catering in Baker's Wood, cooked live
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. For community events and fairs and company summer parties, we can cook mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a small place like Baker's Wood, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Baker's Wood (UB9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Baker's Wood
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Baker's Wood, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Give us separate numbers for children
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Baker's Wood. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Baker's Wood and across Buckinghamshire
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning live paella in Baker's Wood
Baker's Wood is about 4 miles north-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in UB9, we can cook for your guests. Baker's Wood is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Baker's Wood include Ickenham Hall (3.4 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Denham Golf Club station, about 0.5 miles north.
We cover events in every part of UB9. That could mean an event in a garden on Bakers Wood, Redhill and Broken Gate Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Higher Denham (1 mile north), Tatling End (1 mile west), Rush Green (1 mile south), Gerrards Cross (2 miles west) and Fulmer (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (11 miles west), Chesham (10 miles north-west), Marlow (11 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Pavilions (2.4 miles south-east) and Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Horse Shoe Bay and Kingcup Meadows and Oldhouse Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find Toby Carvery pub (within half a mile west)
Common questions in Baker's Wood
Is Baker's Wood too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Baker's Wood for guests?
The closest is Denham Golf Club station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Occasions we cook for in Baker's Wood
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Denham Village School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Evenings in Baker's Wood stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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- 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