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Live paella catering in Kingsey, Buckinghamshire
Planning paella catering in Kingsey? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Big birthdays
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering for Kingsey events
How our paella catering works in Kingsey
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s what we bring to events in Kingsey. We’re frequently asked to cater office lunches and staff parties and christenings and family gatherings, with vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Somewhere as small as Kingsey, 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. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Kingsey (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Ask for labels on each pan
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Also in Kingsey
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
For event organisers in Kingsey
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Kingsey? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Planning an evening event in Kingsey? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Kingsey? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Kingsey hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Paella catering around Kingsey
Kingsey is about 2 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For paella catering in Kingsey, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Kingsey. We cook in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Kingsey to Oxford (13 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Parish Church of St Nicholas, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Kingsey, 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.
Wherever your event is in HP17, we can bring paella catering to you. Whether your event is on Risborough Road and Haddenham Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Towersey (1 mile south-west), Haddenham (1 mile north), Thame (2 miles west), Gibraltar (3 miles north) and Cuddington (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles east), Marlow (14 miles south-east), Amersham (15 miles east) and Elmhurst (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dinton Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Thame Museum (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Snakemoor.
- Pubs nearby include The Rose & Thistle pub (0.8 miles north)
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Kingsey 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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Kingsey?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
- 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