Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering in Pitch Green
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Pitch Green and Buckinghamshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Live paella catering in Pitch Green
How our paella catering works in Pitch Green
There is something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Typical bookings include big birthdays and staff parties and work lunches, serving mixed paella, vegan paella and black rice.
For a rural spot like Pitch Green, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Pitch Green (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Pitch Green, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Who books paella catering in Pitch Green?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 1.4 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Paella catering around Pitch Green
Pitch Green is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Pitch Green and nearby villages. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Princes Risborough School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Pitch Green, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of HP27. That could mean an event in a garden on Chapel Lane, Sandpit Lane and Chinnor Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Pitch Green, we cover Skittle Green (1 mile south-west), Holly Green (1 mile north-west), Bledlow (1 mile south), Henton (1 mile west) and Forty Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (7 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Lions Of Bledlow pub (0.7 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Towns and villages near Pitch Green
Other catering in Pitch Green
Pitch Green: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Pitch Green for guests?
Princes Risborough station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Why choose live paella in Pitch Green?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- We cover Pitch Green and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evenings in Pitch Green stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is 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 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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