Milton Keynes · England
Live paella catering in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Broughton and Milton Keynes, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella catering near Broughton
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Broughton until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella catering in Broughton, cooked live
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in Broughton. Whether it is festivals, fairs and school events and birthday celebrations, we can cook vegan paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
In a smaller place like Broughton, a garden party is frequently the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know about access to the house. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Broughton (MK10, MK16, MK15)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
What affects the price in Broughton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Broughton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Broughton: venues, travel and local tips
Broughton is about 3 miles east of Milton Keynes, in Milton Keynes. Events in Broughton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Broughton is one of 73 places in Milton Keynes we cover.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Woburn Sands station, about 2.8 miles south-east. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Lawrence's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
For paella catering in MK10, MK16 and MK15, we plan around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Ripley Road, Milton Road and Aureol Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Kingston (1 mile south), Moulsoe (1 mile north-east), Glebe Farm (2 miles south-east), Wavendon (2 miles south-east) and Salford (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Milton Keynes (3 miles west), Bletchley (4 miles south-west), Newport Pagnell (3 miles north-west), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (4 miles south), Furzton (4 miles south-west) and Whitehouse (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Milton Keynes University Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and National Film and Sci-Fi Museum (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Broughton include Willen Lake and Blue Lagoon Park.
- Local schools include Walton High (2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Broughton pub (under half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Mention any other courses or food
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Common questions in Broughton
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Lawrence's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Broughton?
The closest is Woburn Sands station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
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Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to 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