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Paella Catering for Southcourt events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Southcourt and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering in Southcourt
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
How our paella catering works in Southcourt
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, serving paella Valenciana, black rice and vegetable paella.
In and around Southcourt, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Where
- Southcourt (HP21, HP19, HP20)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella catering in Southcourt?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Southcourt book us for occasions like:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 0.7 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
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What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Mention any other courses or food
- Confirm allergies by email
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in Southcourt until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Planning paella catering in Southcourt? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Southcourt
How far is Southcourt from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Southcourt?
The closest is Aylesbury station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Catering an event in Southcourt
Southcourt is about 1 mile south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Southcourt to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Southcourt is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 16 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Ashmead Combined School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Southcourt is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, 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 the HP21, HP19 and HP20 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Lee Road, Tyne Road and Tees Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include California (1 mile north), Walton (1 mile north-east), Queens Park (1 mile north-east), Aylesbury (1 mile north) and Fairford Leys (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as 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 Princes Risborough (6 miles south). Being one of Buckinghamshire’s larger places, Southcourt has lots of places to hold an event.
Other landmarks nearby include Friars Square (0.8 miles north) and Dinton Castle (3.2 miles west). Open spaces near Southcourt include Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mandeville Upper School (within half a mile south) and Pebble Brook School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Aristocrat pub (0.7 miles north-east)
- 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