Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering in Hundridge
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Hundridge.
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering near Hundridge
Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How our paella catering works in Hundridge
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and milestone birthday parties.
Somewhere like Hundridge, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Hundridge (HP16)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Hundridge
What’s the nearest station to Hundridge for guests?
Great Missenden station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre.
Is Hundridge too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in Hundridge 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.
- Send us 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Planning live paella in Hundridge
Hundridge is about 2 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Hundridge or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Hundridge is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Hundridge to Reading (about 23 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hyde Heath Infant School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Great Missenden station, about 2.5 miles west. Hundridge is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the HP16 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Hundridge for paella catering include Hyde End (1 mile west), South Heath (1 mile west), Chartridge (1 mile north), Ballinger Common (2 miles north-west) and Chesham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiltern Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Great Missenden (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
- Schools near Hundridge include Chiltern Hills Academy (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (0.8 miles south)
For event organisers in Hundridge
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hundridge? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Towns and villages near Hundridge
Other catering in Hundridge
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Perfect for your event in Hundridge
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
Historic houses near Hundridge include Cholesbury Manor House (3.4 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Hundridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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