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Live paella catering in Cuddington, Buckinghamshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Cuddington.
- Retirement celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering for Cuddington events
Paella catering in Cuddington, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will suggest what suits your event. For weddings and evening receptions and community events and fairs, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, seafood paella and vegan paella and more.
Somewhere like Cuddington, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Cuddington (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Cuddington
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Why choose paella catering in Cuddington?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Festivals, fairs and school events
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Cuddington and Dinton CofE School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Planning an evening event in Cuddington? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Also in Cuddington
Catering an event in Cuddington
Cuddington is about 4 miles north-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Cuddington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Cuddington. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our events stretch from Cuddington to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Parish Church of St Nicholas, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Historic houses near Cuddington include Waddesdon Manor (3.3 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
For paella catering in HP18, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Spurt Street, Aylesbury Road and Holly Tree Lane. Close by, we cover events in Gibraltar (1 mile east), Chearsley (1 mile west), Haddenham (2 miles south), Kingsey (3 miles south) and Long Crendon (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (5 miles east), High Wycombe (14 miles south-east), Chesham (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (6 miles north-east) and Southcourt (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Dinton Castle (1.7 miles east) and St John's Hospital (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Cuddington include Snakemoor.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Put allergy details in writing
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Your questions about paella catering in Cuddington
How far is Cuddington from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Cuddington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Do you come to Cuddington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Cuddington is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Cuddington and the whole of Buckinghamshire
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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