Buckinghamshire · England
Live paella catering in Marlow Bottom, Buckinghamshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Marlow Bottom.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Marlow Bottom?
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in Marlow Bottom? 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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About our paella catering in Marlow Bottom
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Marlow Bottom. Whether it’s retirement and leaving parties and naming days and family parties, we can cook vegan paella, black rice and seafood paella.
Somewhere as small as Marlow Bottom, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Marlow Bottom (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us what else is being served
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Marlow Bottom? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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Events we cater in Marlow Bottom
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Company summer parties
- Retirement celebrations
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Burford School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
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.
Is live paella right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Marlow Bottom: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Marlow Bottom for guests?
Marlow station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Marlow Bottom close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Planning live paella in Marlow Bottom
Marlow Bottom is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Marlow Bottom will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Marlow Bottom is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our events stretch from Marlow Bottom to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near Marlow Bottom include Harleyford Manor (2.8 miles south-west) and West Wycombe Park House (3.7 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Marlow station, about 1.5 miles south-east. Marlow Bottom is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in SL7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Marlow Bottom, Squirrel Rise and Kingsley Drive or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Marlow Bottom, we also cover Burroughs Grove (1 mile east), Marlow (1 mile south), Little Marlow (2 miles east), Fern (2 miles east) and Bisham (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (3 miles north-east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Eden (2.9 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (1.2 miles south). Not far away are Carpenter's Wood.
- Local schools include Great Marlow School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include Three Horseshoes pub (0.7 miles east)
About the dishes
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
- 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