Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering in Bryant's Bottom
Planning paella catering in Bryant's Bottom? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book paella catering in Bryant's Bottom
Bryant's Bottom questions
We’re having a ceremony at Speen Church (Baptist): can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
About our paella catering in Bryant's Bottom
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and black rice, and we are frequently booked for community events and fairs and anniversaries and engagement parties.
For a rural spot like Bryant's Bottom, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Bryant's Bottom (HP16)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Bryant's Bottom
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Nearby places to Bryant's Bottom
What else we do in Bryant's Bottom
What affects the price in Bryant's Bottom
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose paella catering in Bryant's Bottom?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bryant's Bottom and Buckinghamshire:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Great Missenden station, about 2.6 miles east.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for labels on each pan
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.
Catering an event in Bryant's Bottom
Bryant's Bottom is about 4 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Bryant's Bottom to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 19 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Speen CofE VA School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Speen Church (Baptist), a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bryant's Bottom. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over HP16. Other places close to Bryant's Bottom for paella catering include Stony Green (1 mile east), Upper North Dean (1 mile south-west), Speen (1 mile west), Lower North Dean (1 mile south) and Prestwood (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south), Chesham (7 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (7 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Chiltern Hospital (3.1 miles east) and Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (0.8 miles west)
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Bryant's Bottom
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Planning an evening event in Bryant's Bottom? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
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