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Paella Catering in Medmenham
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Medmenham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering near Medmenham
Paella catering in Medmenham, cooked live
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. Whether it’s retirement and leaving parties and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
In a small place like Medmenham, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Medmenham (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Occasions we cook for in Medmenham
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Medmenham, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Medmenham until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Paella catering around Medmenham
Medmenham is about 3 miles south-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Medmenham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in 263 places in Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (1.3 miles east) and Greenlands (2 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Danesfield School, can book us as a food stall. Medmenham is within about 8 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.
We cook at events all over SL7. Local streets include Bockmer Lane and Ferry Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bockmer End (1 mile north-east), Frogmill (1 mile south-east), Danesfield (1 mile east), Mill End (1 mile west) and Aston (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in High Wycombe (6 miles north-east), Chesham (15 miles north-east), Marlow (3 miles north-east), Amersham (13 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (13 miles east).
A little further out are Marlow Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dog and Badger pub (within half a mile west)
Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Medmenham and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Medmenham
Which station should guests use for Medmenham?
The closest is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is Medmenham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you come to Medmenham?
We do. Medmenham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
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What else we do in Medmenham
- 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