Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering for Chartridge events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Chartridge and Buckinghamshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering in Chartridge
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Paella catering in Chartridge, made fresh on the day
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in Chartridge. Whether it is garden parties and summer barbecues and company summer parties, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and vegan paella and more.
Somewhere like Chartridge, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Chartridge (HP5)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Chartridge
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
FAQs for Chartridge
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Around midsummer it stays light in Chartridge until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Chartridge
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
In Chartridge and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Historic houses near Chartridge include Cholesbury Manor House (2.1 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Towns and villages near Chartridge
Also in Chartridge
Live paella in Chartridge: local details
Chartridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Events in Chartridge are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Chartridge is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 22 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St John's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Chartridge Combined School, can book us as a food stall. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chartridge, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over HP5. Streets in the area include Chartridge Grange Drive and Cogdells Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Chartridge, we also cover Asheridge (1 mile north-east), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile south), Ballinger Common (1 mile west) and Pond Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Chartridge includes Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
- Schools near Chartridge include Chiltern Hills Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell pub (less than half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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