Milton Keynes · England
Live paella catering in Chicheley, Milton Keynes
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Chicheley and across Milton Keynes.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Naming days and family parties
Planning an event in Chicheley?
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Around midsummer it stays light in Chicheley 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 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella catering in Chicheley, cooked live
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. Whether it is company summer parties and christenings and family gatherings, we can cook vegan paella, mixed paella and black rice and more.
Somewhere as small as Chicheley, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Chicheley (MK16)
- Area hub
- Milton Keynes
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Put allergy details in writing
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Live paella in Chicheley: local details
Chicheley is about 2 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. Tell us where your event in Chicheley will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 73 towns and villages in Milton Keynes. Our events stretch from Chicheley to Milton Keynes (about 6 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Linford Manor (3.9 miles south-west) and Turvey Abbey (4.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Sherington Church of England School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in MK16, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Newport Road, Bedlam Lane and Hall Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Chicheley, we also cover Astwood (3 miles east), Clifton Reynes (3 miles north), Cold Brayfield (4 miles north-east) and Lavendon (5 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Milton Keynes (6 miles south-west), Bletchley (8 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles south), Furzton (8 miles south-west), Whitehouse (7 miles south-west) and Middleton (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Milton Keynes University Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
- Local pubs include The Chester Arms (within half a mile north-west)
FAQs for Chicheley
Is Chicheley close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Do you cover Chicheley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Chicheley and the rest of Milton Keynes. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Milton Keynes. See all areas.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Why choose paella catering in Chicheley?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Chicheley and Milton Keynes:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Lawrence, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
Why choose live paella in Chicheley?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chicheley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Towns and villages near Chicheley
What else we do in Chicheley
- 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