Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering in Radnage
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Radnage.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering for Radnage events
Your questions about paella catering in Radnage
How far is Radnage from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Radnage for guests?
The closest is Saunderton station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. See all areas.
Do you cover Radnage?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Radnage and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
About our paella catering in Radnage
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegan paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for christenings and family gatherings and retirement celebrations.
In a hamlet or village like Radnage, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Radnage (HP14)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
Planning paella catering in Radnage? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In Radnage, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Radnage and the whole of Buckinghamshire
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Mention any other courses or food
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Towns and villages near Radnage
More for events in Radnage
Who books paella catering in Radnage?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Radnage, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
Live paella in Radnage: local details
Radnage is about 6 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Radnage and nearby villages. We cook in 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Saunderton station is about 1.6 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Radnage Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Radnage is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in HP14, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Bottom Road, Bower's Lane and Bennett End Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bennett End (1 mile west), Bledlow Ridge (1 mile north-east), The City (1 mile south), Rout's Green (1 mile north) and Waterend (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (6 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south-east), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Wycombe Hospital (5.5 miles south-east) and West Wycombe Rural (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Radnage include Yoesden and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include The Three Horseshoes Inn (less than half a mile west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book 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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- 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