A giant pan of seafood paella with mussels and prawns cooking over a burner

Buckinghamshire · England

Paella Catering in Latimer

Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Latimer. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.

Naming days and family parties
Anniversary celebrations
Garden parties and summer barbecues

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Paella catering for Latimer events

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Paella catering in Latimer, cooked live

Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will suggest what suits your event. Whether it is garden get-togethers and festivals, fairs and school events, we can cook paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.

In a hamlet or village like Latimer, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.

Golden paella being served from a pan with a spoon

Where: Latimer (HP5)
County: Buckinghamshire
Dietary options: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
Extras: Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
Price: Quoted for your event
Page updated: 23 October 2026

What affects the price in Latimer

Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:

How long we’re needed on site
How many staff you need
Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Distance and access to the venue

Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.

What to tell us

We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:

Anything your venue supplies
The date and time of the event
A photo of the space, if you can
The venue or postcode

Send us the date, your venue or HP5 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.

Live paella in Latimer: local details

Latimer is about 2 miles east of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Latimer, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Latimer is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.

School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Little Chalfont Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Latimer is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.

Paella catering in HP5 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Spring Close, The Grove and The Ridings; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Latimer for paella catering include Little Chalfont (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (15 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south).

Well-known places in the area include Amersham Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Latimer includes Sarratt Bottom nature reserve.

Nearby schools include Dr Challoner's High School (1.2 miles south-west)

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DIY paella versus live catering

You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.

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.

Paella compared with other options

Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.

Why Latimer hosts choose us

Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Everything cooked fresh at your event
Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan

Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.

Occasions we cook for in Latimer

It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.

Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Latimer book us for events such as:

Staff parties and work lunches
Big birthdays
Summer garden parties
Anniversaries and engagement parties

Historic houses near Latimer include Chenies Manor House (1.1 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.

Comparing caterers

When payment is due
Travel and parking costs
Who provides the crockery
The wet-weather plan

Our caterer checklist

Planners, venues and businesses

Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.

If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.

Your questions about paella catering in Latimer

What’s the nearest station to Latimer for guests?

The closest is Chalfont & Latimer station, roughly 1 mile away.

Do you cater 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 paellas do you recommend?

Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.

Can you do sangria?

Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.

Do you have a kids’ option?

Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.

Can you do gluten-free paella?

We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.

What does paella catering cost?

Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.

Is paella enough as a main?

Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.

What happens on the day

We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Planning an evening event in Latimer? 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.