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Live paella catering in Padbury, Buckinghamshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Padbury.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Naming days and family parties
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How our paella catering works in Padbury
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Whether it is retirement celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In a small place like Padbury, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Padbury (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Why choose paella catering in Padbury?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
In Padbury and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Padbury
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Padbury until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is 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.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention any other courses or food
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Padbury: venues, travel and local tips
Padbury is about 2 miles south-east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Padbury, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Padbury. Padbury is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our events stretch from Padbury to Milton Keynes (about 9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Claydon House (3.3 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Padbury Church of England School, can book us as a food stall.
We cover events in every part of MK18. Your event could be at a home on Main Street, Lower Way and Old Springfields. If your venue is just outside Padbury, we also cover Adstock (1 mile east), Buckingham (2 miles north-west), Thornborough (2 miles north-east), Steeple Claydon (3 miles south-west) and Middle Claydon (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (12 miles south-east), Elmhurst (12 miles south-east), Southcourt (13 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (11 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (13 miles south-east) and Haddenham (14 miles south).
A little further out are Buckingham Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Buckingham Movie Museum (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Padbury includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Schools near Padbury include Royal Latin School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Bird pub (less than half a mile west)
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What affects the price in Padbury
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Planning paella catering in Padbury? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
FAQs for Padbury
Do you come out to small places like Padbury?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Padbury close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you are ready to eat.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater in Padbury?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Padbury and the rest of Buckinghamshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
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Why choose live paella in Padbury?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Padbury
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
- 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