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Live paella catering in Forty Green, Buckinghamshire
Looking for paella catering in Forty Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
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Paella catering in Forty Green
Paella catering for your event in Forty Green
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Forty Green. Whether it is garden get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook vegan paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella and more.
Somewhere as small as Forty Green, a garden or field is often the venue. 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: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Forty Green (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evenings in Forty Green stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering an event in Forty Green
Forty Green is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For paella catering in Forty Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Forty Green to Oxford (14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 2.3 miles east. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Forty Green. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in HP27, we can bring paella catering to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Henton (1 mile south), Holly Green (1 mile east), Skittle Green (1 mile south-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south-east), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.1 miles east). Open spaces near Forty Green include Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Peacock Country Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Forty Green
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Forty Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
Historic houses near Forty Green include Adwell House (4.8 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
Your questions about paella catering in Forty Green
Is Forty Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
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What else we do in Forty Green
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Forty Green and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
- 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