Buckinghamshire · England
Live paella catering in Gawcott, Buckinghamshire
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Gawcott and Buckinghamshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella catering in Gawcott
Paella compared with other options
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Events in Gawcott and across Buckinghamshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Paella catering in Gawcott, made fresh on the day
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and summer garden parties, serving vegan paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Gawcott, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Gawcott (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Gawcott
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Places near Gawcott
Also in Gawcott
Catering an event in Gawcott
Gawcott is about 2 miles south-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your event in Gawcott, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stowe House (3.5 miles north) and Claydon House (4.7 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Roundwood Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the MK18 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Main Street, The Terrace and Oak Drive or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Gawcott, we also cover Tingewick (1 mile north-west), Preston Bissett (2 miles south-west), Hillesden (2 miles south), Finmere (3 miles west) and Twyford (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (14 miles south-east), Southcourt (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (13 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (15 miles south-east) and Haddenham (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Buckingham Movie Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Buckingham Castle (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Schools near Gawcott include Royal Latin School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cuckoo's Nest pub (less than half a mile west)
Who books paella catering in Gawcott?
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.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthday parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of Holy Trinity, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Around midsummer it stays light in Gawcott until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear 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
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Gawcott
Is Gawcott too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Gawcott from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. See all areas.
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
- 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