Buckinghamshire · England
Live paella catering in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire
Planning paella catering in Loudwater? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Community events and fairs
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Paella catering in Loudwater, cooked live
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in Loudwater. We cook mixed paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana, and we are regularly asked to cater office lunches and staff parties and christenings and family gatherings.
There may be a hall or club near Loudwater if your garden is small; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Loudwater (HP10, HP11)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Loudwater
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Loudwater?
The closest is Bourne End station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What affects the price in Loudwater
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Loudwater? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Live paella in Loudwater: local details
Loudwater is about 2 miles west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Loudwater will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bourne End station, about 2.2 miles south. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Peter, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Loudwater 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.
Here we cover the HP10 and HP11 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From London Road, Station Road and Loudwater Mill or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Loudwater, we cover Beacon Hill (2 miles north-east), Forty Green (2 miles east), Penn (2 miles north), Knotty Green (2 miles north-east) and Beaconsfield (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (15 miles north), High Wycombe (3 miles north-west), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (4 miles south-west), Amersham (6 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Eden (2.8 miles north-west) and High Wycombe Castle (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Loudwater includes Holtspur Bank.
- Local schools include Highcrest Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Happy Union pub (under half a mile south)
Occasions we cook for in Loudwater
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Loudwater Combined School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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What else we do in Loudwater
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Loudwater
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Why choose live paella in Loudwater?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
- 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