Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering for Gerrards Cross events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Gerrards Cross.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering in Gerrards Cross
Gerrards Cross: venues, travel and local tips
Gerrards Cross is about 5 miles north-east of Slough, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Gerrards Cross, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Gerrards Cross is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Gerrards Cross station is in Gerrards Cross itself. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like The Gerrards Cross CofE School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in SL9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Station Road, East Common and Oxford Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Being close to the A40 and A413, Gerrards Cross is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tatling End (1 mile south-east), Fulmer (1 mile south), Hedgerley Green (2 miles west), Higher Denham (2 miles east) and Baker's Wood (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (9 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (9 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-west) and Princes Risborough (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles north) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles north). Not far away are Horse Shoe Bay and Church Wood.
- Schools near Gerrards Cross include St Mary's School (0.8 miles north) and The Chalfonts Community College (2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Apple Tree pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How our paella catering works in Gerrards Cross
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in Gerrards Cross. Popular choices include vegan paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we are frequently booked for festivals, fairs and school events and weddings and evening receptions.
In and around Gerrards Cross, gardens and local halls are common choices. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Gerrards Cross (SL9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention any other courses or food
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ensure each pan is labelled
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evenings in Gerrards Cross stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What affects the price in Gerrards Cross
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Your questions about paella catering in Gerrards Cross
We are having a ceremony at St James Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Gerrards Cross?
Gerrards Cross has its own station: Gerrards Cross station.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cover Gerrards Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Gerrards Cross. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Gerrards Cross and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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What else we do in Gerrards Cross
- 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