Milton Keynes · England
Paella Catering for Great Horwood 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 Great Horwood.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Community events and fairs
- Big birthdays
Paella catering in Great Horwood
Paella catering in Great Horwood, cooked live
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, serving chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and seafood paella.
For a rural spot like Great Horwood, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Great Horwood (MK17)
- Area hub
- Milton Keynes
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Great Horwood questions
Is Great Horwood close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Is Great Horwood too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Great Horwood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in Great Horwood? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Great Horwood?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Great Horwood. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Towns and villages near Great Horwood
Other catering in Great Horwood
Live paella in Great Horwood: local details
Great Horwood is about 5 miles east of Buckingham, in Milton Keynes. For paella catering in Great Horwood, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Great Horwood is one of 73 towns and villages in Milton Keynes we cover. Our events stretch from Great Horwood to Milton Keynes (6 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Great Horwood Church of England School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St James, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of Milton Keynes takes in MK17, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, The Green and Willow Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Little Horwood (1 mile east), Nash (2 miles north), Winslow (2 miles south), Whaddon (3 miles north-east) and Swanbourne (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Milton Keynes (6 miles north-east), Bletchley (6 miles east), Newport Pagnell (10 miles north-east), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (7 miles east), Furzton (5 miles north-east) and Whitehouse (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Buckingham Community Hospital (5 miles north-west) and Drayton Parslow Mound (4.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Nearby schools include Sir Thomas Fremantle School (1.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us what else is being served
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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