Buckinghamshire · England
Live paella catering in Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hazlemere.
- Retirement celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Naming days and family parties
Live paella catering in Hazlemere
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evenings in Hazlemere 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or HP15 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our paella catering in Hazlemere
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. On the menu are vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
For a place the size of Hazlemere, your own garden is often the best venue: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Let us know about access to the house. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Hazlemere (HP15)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Nearby places to Hazlemere
Also in Hazlemere
Planning live paella in Hazlemere
Hazlemere is about 2 miles north-east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Events in Hazlemere are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hazlemere is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hughenden Manor (2.1 miles west) and West Wycombe Park House (4.1 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Sir William Ramsay School, can book us as a food stall. Hazlemere is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the HP15 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Market Parade, Vine Close and Sycamore Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tylers Green (1 mile south-east), Widmer End (1 mile north-west), Four Ashes (1 mile west), Terriers (1 mile south-west) and Spurlands End (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (12 miles north), Chesham (6 miles north-east), Marlow (6 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles east), Beaconsfield (4 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Eden (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gomm's Wood.
- Schools near Hazlemere include Hazlemere Church of England Combined School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Three Horseshoes pub (under half a mile north-west)
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us how many children are coming
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Events we cater in Hazlemere
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is High Wycombe station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Hazlemere
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Hazlemere
Which station should guests use for Hazlemere?
High Wycombe station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
- 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