Milton Keynes · England
Paella Catering for Sherington events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Sherington.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella catering in Sherington
About our paella catering in Sherington
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. That is why it works for so many events. Whether it’s wedding breakfasts and evening food and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella and more.
For a rural spot like Sherington, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Sherington (MK16)
- Area hub
- Milton Keynes
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sherington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Paella catering around Sherington
Sherington is about 2 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. From the centre of Sherington to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Sherington is one of 73 towns and villages in Milton Keynes where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Sherington to Milton Keynes (about 6 miles away).
Historic houses near Sherington include Linford Manor (3.6 miles south-west) and Turvey Abbey (5 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Sherington Church of England School, can book us as a food stall.
This part of Milton Keynes takes in MK16. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, High Street and Church End. If your venue is just outside Sherington, we also cover Emberton (2 miles north), Tyringham (2 miles west), Weston Underwood (3 miles north-west), Olney (3 miles north) and Stoke Goldington (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Milton Keynes (6 miles south-west), Bletchley (8 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles south), Furzton (8 miles south), Whitehouse (7 miles south-west) and Middleton (5 miles south).
A little further out are Newport Pagnell Castle (1.8 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Historical Society Museum (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tongwell Lake and Little Linford Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Castle pub (under half a mile south-west)
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. In Sherington, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or MK16 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
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.
Occasions we cook for in Sherington
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversary celebrations
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Laud, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Should I cook it myself?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why choose live paella in Sherington?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Sherington and the whole of Milton Keynes
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Sherington, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Sherington
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
Questions from Sherington
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Laud: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Sherington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
- 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