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Paella Catering in High Wycombe
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in High Wycombe: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering in High Wycombe
About our paella catering in High Wycombe
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Whether it is staff parties and work lunches and engagement and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana and more.
There are lots of options in a town like High Wycombe: a garden, a club, a hall or a hired venue. We’ll check the cooking spot with you before the day. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- High Wycombe (HP13, HP11, HP12, HP10)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or HP13 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in High Wycombe until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share 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
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in High Wycombe
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
In High Wycombe and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For guests coming by train, High Wycombe station is in High Wycombe itself.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
Paella catering around High Wycombe
High Wycombe is about 28 miles south of Milton Keynes, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in High Wycombe will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire. We cook right across the region, from High Wycombe to Reading (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Hughenden Manor (1.5 miles north) and West Wycombe Park House (2.5 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hamilton Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. High Wycombe is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in HP13, HP11, HP12 and HP10, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Church Square and Queens Square. Main roads around High Wycombe include the A40 and A404, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. For events just outside High Wycombe, we cover Totteridge (1 mile east), Terriers (1 mile north-east), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south-east), Micklefield (1 mile east) and Downley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (13 miles north), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (4 miles south), Amersham (7 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (5 miles east) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Eden (under half a mile west) and High Wycombe Castle (under half a mile north). Open spaces near High Wycombe include Gomm's Wood.
- Schools near High Wycombe include The Tower (less than half a mile north-west) and London Central Elementary High School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Three Tuns Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
Common questions in High Wycombe
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is High Wycombe close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
- 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