Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering in Marlow
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.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering near Marlow
Paella catering in Marlow, cooked live
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. Popular choices include vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and christenings and leaving dos and retirements.
In Marlow, live paella normally means a garden, a hall with outdoor space or a hired venue. All of them work, as long as there’s a level spot to cook and somewhere close to park. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Marlow (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evenings in Marlow stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Marlow? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ensure each pan is labelled
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including Marlow
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Marlow
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Whatever you are celebrating in Marlow, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Milestone birthday parties
- Naming days and family parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Congregational Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
FAQs for Marlow
Can you cater a reception after a service at Congregational Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Marlow close to London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. See all areas.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What else we do in Marlow
Planning live paella in Marlow
Marlow is about 4 miles south of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Marlow and nearby villages. Marlow is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Marlow include Harleyford Manor (2 miles south-west) and Cliveden (3.8 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Anywhere in SL7, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, High Street and Willowmead Square. You will find Marlow on the A404 and B482, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Marlow for paella catering include Bisham (1 mile south), Marlow Bottom (1 mile north), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north), Temple (2 miles south) and Little Marlow (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in High Wycombe (4 miles north), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (11 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Buckinghamshire, Marlow has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
A little further out are Eden (4 miles north) and High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Marlow include Carpenter's Wood.
- Local schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Butcher's Tap (within half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late 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