Buckinghamshire · England
Live paella catering in Kingsash, Buckinghamshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Kingsash: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering near Kingsash
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. In Kingsash, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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About our paella catering in Kingsash
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. For retirement and leaving parties and company summer parties, we’ll put together a menu of black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In a rural place like Kingsash, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Kingsash (HP16)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
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.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Common questions in Kingsash
Which station should guests use for Kingsash?
The closest is Wendover station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Kingsash?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How much does paella catering cost in Kingsash?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Places near Kingsash
Also in Kingsash
Kingsash: venues, travel and local tips
Kingsash is about 5 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Kingsash and nearby villages. Kingsash is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 20 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Old Church of St John the Baptist, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wendover station, about 2 miles north-west. Kingsash is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over HP16 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lee Gate (1 mile east), Wendover Dean (1 mile south-west), Hunt's Green (1 mile south-east), Wendover (2 miles north-west) and Great Missenden (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (7 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (5 miles south-east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (7 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Trenchard Museum (2.4 miles north) and Chiltern Hospital (3.7 miles south). The countryside around Kingsash includes Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
- Schools near Kingsash include John Colet School (2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Gate Public House (0.5 miles east)
What affects the price in Kingsash
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Live paella or other catering?
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. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Who books paella catering in Kingsash?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and family gatherings
Historic houses near Kingsash include Cholesbury Manor House (2.7 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- 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