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Live paella catering in Dinton, Buckinghamshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Dinton. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering in Dinton
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella catering for your event in Dinton
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Whether it is wedding breakfasts and evening food and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, paella Valenciana and black rice for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Dinton, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Dinton (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Dinton and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in Dinton until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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For event organisers in Dinton
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Dinton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Perfect for your event in Dinton
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
In Dinton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 2.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
Your questions about paella catering in Dinton
Is Dinton close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Dinton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much does paella catering cost in Dinton?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
Dinton: venues, travel and local tips
Dinton is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Dinton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Dinton is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Dinton include Waddesdon Manor (4 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of Saints Peter and Paul, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Dinton is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the HP17 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From High Street, Stars Lane and New Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Upton (1 mile north-east), Ford (1 mile south-east), Sedrup (2 miles east), Bishopstone (3 miles east) and Ilmer (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.9 miles north-east) and Dinton Castle (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
- Local pubs include The Seven Stars Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Dinton
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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