Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering in Horsenden
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Horsenden and the surrounding area.
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering near Horsenden
Paella catering for your event in Horsenden
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. For big birthdays and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook black rice, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Horsenden, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Horsenden (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Paella catering around Horsenden
Horsenden is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Horsenden, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Princes Risborough station is in Horsenden itself. Horsenden is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP27, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Horsenden, we cover Bledlow (1 mile south-west), Princes Risborough (1 mile east), Pitch Green (1 mile west), Alscot (1 mile north-east) and Longwick (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Horsenden include Princes Risborough Primary School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bird in Hand pub (0.6 miles east)
Horsenden: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Horsenden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Horsenden for guests?
Horsenden has its own station: Princes Risborough station.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
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.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Planning paella catering in Horsenden? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Horsenden
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Also near Horsenden
Other catering in Horsenden
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Around midsummer it stays light in Horsenden 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 is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Horsenden?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Horsenden hosts choose us
- We cover Horsenden and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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