Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering in Hedsor
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Hedsor and across Buckinghamshire.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering near Hedsor
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Hedsor until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Paella catering in Hedsor, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. Whether it is milestone birthday parties and staff parties and work lunches, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Hedsor, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Hedsor (HP10, SL8)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hedsor
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Nearby places to Hedsor
More for events in Hedsor
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What affects the price in Hedsor
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Hedsor? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books paella catering in Hedsor?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Historic houses near Hedsor include Cliveden (1.1 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
FAQs for Hedsor
Do you come out to small places like Hedsor?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Hedsor from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much does paella catering cost in Hedsor?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. See all areas.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Confirm allergies by email
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Catering an event in Hedsor
Hedsor is about 3 miles south-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP10, we can bring the pans to you. Hedsor is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hedsor to Reading (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bourne End station, about 1 mile west. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Paul's Church of England Combined School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in HP10 and SL8, we can bring paella catering to you. From Kiln Fields, Kiln Lane and Broad Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Wooburn (1 mile north), Berghers Hill (1 mile north-east), Wooburn Common (1 mile north-east), Wooburn Green (2 miles north) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in High Wycombe (5 miles north-west), Chesham (10 miles north), Marlow (4 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (4.7 miles north-west) and Marlow Community Hospital (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Hedsor includes Warren Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Wye Valley School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Chequers Inn (within half a mile west)
- 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