Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering in Loosley Row
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Loosley Row and across Buckinghamshire.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Loosley Row?
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
About our paella catering in Loosley Row
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. We are often asked to cater big birthdays and engagement and anniversary parties, serving chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegan paella.
For a rural spot like Loosley Row, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Loosley Row (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Loosley Row
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
How much does paella catering cost in Loosley Row?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes, that’s what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s generally the most photographed pan.
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Loosley Row? 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Read more
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Also near Loosley Row
Other catering in Loosley Row
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Events we cater in Loosley Row
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Loosley Row book us for occasions like:
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St John's Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
Planning live paella in Loosley Row
Loosley Row is about 6 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Across the HP27 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Saunderton station is about 1.4 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Loosley Row is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in HP27, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Loosley Hill, Foundry Lane and Lower Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Loosley Row, we also cover Lacey Green (1 mile east), Saunderton Lee (1 mile south-west), Saunderton (1 mile south), Rout's Green (2 miles south-west) and Bledlow Ridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (6 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (9 miles south), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.5 miles north) and Chiltern Hospital (5.5 miles east). Not far away are Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Princes Risborough School (1.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Whip Inn (under half a mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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