Buckinghamshire · England
Live paella catering in Forty Green, Buckinghamshire
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 Forty Green.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Live paella catering in Forty Green
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, your venue or HP9 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
About our paella catering in Forty Green
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and staff parties and work lunches.
In a small place like Forty Green, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Forty Green (HP9)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Planning an evening event in Forty Green? 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.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Why choose paella catering in Forty Green?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Nearby historic houses include Cliveden (4.1 miles south) and Hughenden Manor (4.6 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
Nearby places to Forty Green
Also in Forty Green
Why choose live paella in Forty Green?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Forty Green questions
Is Forty Green close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Forty Green for guests?
Beaconsfield station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Planning live paella in Forty Green
Forty Green is about 1 mile north-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Forty Green to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Forty Green to Reading (18 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Beaconsfield station, about 0.9 miles east. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Forty Green. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across the HP9 postcode area. Streets in the area include Riding Lane, Brindle Lane and Hogback Wood Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Forty Green, we cover Knotty Green (1 mile north-east), Beaconsfield (1 mile south-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile north-west), Ledborough (1 mile east) and Loudwater (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (15 miles north-west), High Wycombe (4 miles west), Chesham (7 miles north), Marlow (6 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (3.8 miles west) and Hospital of St John the Baptist (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Forty Green include Holtspur Bank.
- Nearby schools include Davenies School (1.1 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield High School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Standard of England pub (within half a mile north-west)
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed 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