Buckinghamshire · England
Live paella catering in Broughton, Buckinghamshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Broughton. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering in Broughton
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evenings in Broughton 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- 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
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or HP22 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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About our paella catering in Broughton
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in Broughton. Whether it’s birthday celebrations and naming days and family parties, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella and more.
In and around Broughton, gardens and local halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Broughton (HP22)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Broughton
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Questions from Broughton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Broughton from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Do you come to Broughton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Broughton is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Broughton: venues, travel and local tips
Broughton is about 2 miles east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Broughton. Broughton is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our events stretch from Broughton to Milton Keynes (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Aylesbury station is about 2 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St James, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Broughton. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in HP22, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Nutmeg Close, Foxtail Close and Herald Street. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Burcott (1 mile north-west), Broughton Crossing (1 mile west), Bierton (1 mile north-west), Bedgrove (1 mile south) and Turnfurlong (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles west).
A little further out are Friars Square (1.9 miles west) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
- Nearby schools include Stocklake Park Community School (1.4 miles west) and Aylesbury Grammar School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Dog House (under half a mile west)
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Towns and villages near Broughton
What else we do in Broughton
Why choose paella catering in Broughton?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Broughton, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bierton Church of England Combined School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking 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