Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering for Sedrup events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Sedrup and the surrounding area.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering near Sedrup
Why choose live paella in Sedrup?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Sedrup hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
About our paella catering in Sedrup
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. Popular choices include mixed paella, paella Valenciana and black rice, and we are frequently booked for birthday celebrations and christenings and family gatherings.
Somewhere as small as Sedrup, a garden or field is frequently the venue. 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. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Sedrup (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella in Sedrup: local details
Sedrup is about 2 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Sedrup or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Stone Church of England Combined School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Aylesbury station is about 1.7 miles away. Sedrup 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 HP17, we plan around your venue. Other places close to Sedrup for paella catering include Bishopstone (1 mile south), Walton Court (1 mile east), Upton (2 miles west), Ford (2 miles south-west) and Dinton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (2.1 miles west) and Friars Square (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sedrup include Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
- Nearby schools include The Mandeville School (1.2 miles east) and Pebble Brook School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow pub (0.7 miles south)
Who books paella catering in Sedrup?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Mary's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For event organisers in Sedrup
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evenings in Sedrup 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.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Let us know about other food at the event
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Sedrup: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. See all areas.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
- 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