Buckinghamshire · England
Live paella catering in Jordans, Buckinghamshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Jordans. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big birthdays
Paella catering near Jordans
Paella catering around Jordans
Jordans is about 2 miles east of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Jordans will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our events stretch from Jordans to Reading (20 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Jordans School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Chenies Manor House (5 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Jordans, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in HP9 is planned around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Green West Road, Seer Green Lane and Crutches Lane. We also cook at events in Chalfont St Giles (2 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (2 miles east), Chalfont Common (2 miles east) and Horn Hill (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (7 miles west), Chesham (7 miles north), Marlow (8 miles west), Amersham (4 miles north), Princes Risborough (13 miles north-west) and Wendover (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Chiltern Open Air Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Jordans include Long Grove Wood and Pynesfield Lake.
- Local schools include The Chalfonts Community College (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include Jolly Cricketers pub (0.5 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include British Defence Film Library (0.8 miles east)
Paella catering for your event in Jordans
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. We are frequently asked to cater staff parties and work lunches and family celebrations and christenings, with seafood paella, black rice and vegetable paella.
Somewhere as small as Jordans, a garden or field is frequently 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.
- Where
- Jordans (HP9)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Planning an evening event in Jordans? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Jordans
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Jordans:
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Seer Green & Jordans station, about 0.6 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Jordans questions
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 follow the site rules.
Is Jordans close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes, that’s what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Which paellas do you recommend?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
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What else we do in Jordans
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Confirm allergies by email
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why choose live paella in Jordans?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our prices page 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