Milton Keynes · England
Paella Catering in Clifton Reynes
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Clifton Reynes.
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella catering in Clifton Reynes
Paella catering for your event in Clifton Reynes
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We are frequently asked to cater staff parties and work lunches and garden get-togethers, with black rice, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
In a small place like Clifton Reynes, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Clifton Reynes (MK46)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Count adults and children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
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 we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Clifton Reynes, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Events we cater in Clifton Reynes
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Naming days and family parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Historic houses near Clifton Reynes include Turvey Abbey (2.7 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Clifton Reynes: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Clifton Reynes?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Which paella is most popular?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that’s what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Catering an event in Clifton Reynes
Clifton Reynes is about 5 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Clifton Reynes and nearby villages. Clifton Reynes is one of 73 towns and villages in Milton Keynes where we cook. Our events stretch from Clifton Reynes to Milton Keynes (9 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Parish Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cook at events all over the MK46 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Spring Lane and Church Lane. For events just outside Clifton Reynes, we cover Lavendon (2 miles north-east), Cold Brayfield (2 miles east), Chicheley (3 miles south) and Astwood (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Milton Keynes (9 miles south-west), Bletchley (11 miles south), Newport Pagnell (5 miles south-west), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (11 miles south), Furzton (11 miles south) and Whitehouse (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Lavendon (1.7 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Robin Hood pub (under half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Clifton Reynes
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How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Clifton Reynes until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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