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Live paella catering in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Hardwick and across Buckinghamshire.
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
Book paella catering in Hardwick
Catering an event in Hardwick
Hardwick is about 3 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Across the HP22 area, we can bring the pans to you. Hardwick is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 12 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Old School Room Chapel, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Aylesbury Vale Parkway station is about 2.6 miles away.
For paella catering in HP22, we plan around your venue and your guests. If your venue is just outside Hardwick, we also cover Weedon (1 mile south-east), Whitchurch (1 mile north), Oving (2 miles north-west), Pitchcott (2 miles north-west) and Watermead (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (3 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (11 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles south), Southcourt (4 miles south) and Princes Risborough (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Friars Square (3.5 miles south) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.3 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell pub (less than half a mile north)
Paella catering in Hardwick, made fresh on the day
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it’s served straight from the pan. We cook mixed paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary celebrations and staff parties and work lunches.
Somewhere as small as Hardwick, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will 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’s ready.
- Location
- Hardwick (HP22)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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The process
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. Evenings in Hardwick stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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About the dishes
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Hardwick
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
Hardwick questions
What’s the nearest station to Hardwick for guests?
Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Hardwick?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
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.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count adults and children separately
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
- 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