Buckinghamshire · England
Live paella catering in Little London, Buckinghamshire
Planning paella catering in Little London? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Planning an event in Little London?
FAQs for Little London
How far is Little London from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Little London too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is paella enough as a main?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
About our paella catering in Little London
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own. Whether it is retirement and leaving parties and festivals, fairs and school events, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Little London, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Little London (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Little London
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Dishes our guests love
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, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Catering an event in Little London
Little London is about 6 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Little London and the surrounding area. We cook in 263 places across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Oakley Church of England Combined School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Little London include Boarstall Tower (1.7 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
We cater events across HP18. Streets in the area include Brill Road, Bicester Road and The Nap, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Oakley (1 mile west), Brill (1 mile north-east), Piddington (3 miles north), Ludgershall (3 miles north) and Blackthorn (5 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (11 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (10 miles east).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (5.9 miles south-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (3.9 miles south). Not far away are Bernwood Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile west)
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Planning an evening event in Little London? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
For event organisers in Little London
Organising a club, school or community event in Little London? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Towns and villages near Little London
What else we do in Little London
Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Little London and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Little London
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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