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Live paella catering in Quarrendon Estate, Buckinghamshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Quarrendon Estate. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella catering in Quarrendon Estate
Paella catering in Quarrendon Estate, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. We cook vegetable paella, black rice and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater naming days and family parties and birthday celebrations.
Around Quarrendon Estate, events are frequently in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Quarrendon Estate (HP19, HP20)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Count adults and children separately
- Tell us what else is being served
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Live paella in Quarrendon Estate: local details
Quarrendon Estate is about 1 mile north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For paella catering in Quarrendon Estate, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Quarrendon Estate is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Waddesdon Manor (4.8 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 1.1 miles south-east. Quarrendon Estate is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in HP19 and HP20, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Lay Road, Abbey Road and Weedon Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Quarrendon Estate, we also cover New Zealand (1 mile east), Haydon Hill (1 mile west), Aylesbury (1 mile south-east), Fairford Leys (1 mile south-west) and Elmhurst (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (0.7 miles south-east).
- Local schools include Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School (within half a mile south-east) and Buckinghamshire UTC (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The New Zealand pub (0.6 miles east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
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Common questions in Quarrendon Estate
What’s the nearest station to Quarrendon Estate for guests?
The closest is Aylesbury station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is Quarrendon Estate from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Why choose live paella in Quarrendon Estate?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Quarrendon Estate
- Events in Quarrendon Estate and across Buckinghamshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evenings in Quarrendon Estate stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Quarrendon Estate? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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