Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering in Little Kimble
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Little Kimble and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella catering in Little Kimble
Who books paella catering in Little Kimble?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Great Kimble Church of England School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
Paella catering for your event in Little Kimble
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. Whether it is fairs, fêtes and festivals and family celebrations and christenings, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and vegan paella for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Little Kimble, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Little Kimble (HP17, HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Little Kimble
What’s the nearest station to Little Kimble for guests?
Little Kimble has its own station: Little Kimble station.
Do you come out to small places like Little Kimble?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that is what it’s made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Little Kimble
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Put allergy details in writing
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Little Kimble? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s 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.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Little Kimble hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning live paella in Little Kimble
Little Kimble is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Across the HP17 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Little Kimble is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Little Kimble has its own station, Little Kimble station. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Little Kimble is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in HP17 and HP22, we can bring paella catering to you. Local streets include Station Road, Buttercup Crescent and Daisy Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Great Kimble (1 mile south-west), Askett (1 mile south-west), Meadle (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south) and Whiteleaf (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Little Kimble Motte (0.5 miles south) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (0.6 miles south-west)
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or HP17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
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Also in Little Kimble
- 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