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Live paella catering in Kingswood, Buckinghamshire
Looking for paella catering in Kingswood? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering for Kingswood events
How our paella catering works in Kingswood
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and anniversary celebrations.
In a small place like Kingswood, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. 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. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Kingswood (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Kingswood
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
What else we do in Kingswood
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
Events we cater in Kingswood
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’.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Birthday celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Historic houses near Kingswood include Waddesdon Manor (3 miles south-east) and Claydon House (4.2 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Catering an event in Kingswood
Kingswood is about 7 miles east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. Events in Kingswood are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Kingswood is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Kingswood to Oxford (13 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Grendon Underwood Combined School, can book us as a food stall.
We cover events in every part of the HP18 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Grendon Road and Kingswood Lane. We also cook at events in Westcott (2 miles south-east), Quainton (3 miles east), Ashendon (3 miles south), Waddesdon (4 miles south-east) and Wormstone (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles south-east), Buckingham (9 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles east), Southcourt (9 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (7 miles south-east).
Not far away are Upper Ray Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Akeman Inn (within half a mile south-east)
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Kingswood. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Kingswood and across Buckinghamshire
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Kingswood
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Kingswood questions
Do you come out to small places like Kingswood?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Kingswood from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Planning an evening event in Kingswood? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
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