Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering for Terriers events
Planning paella catering in Terriers? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering near Terriers
Common questions in Terriers
Which station should guests use for Terriers?
The closest is High Wycombe station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. See all areas.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
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.
Paella catering in Terriers, made fresh on the day
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it’s served straight from the pan. We cook black rice, vegan paella and vegetable paella, and we are often booked for retirement and leaving parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
In and around Terriers, gardens and local halls are common choices. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Terriers (HP13, HP15)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evenings in Terriers stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering an event in Terriers
Terriers is about 1 mile north-east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your event is in the HP13 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Terriers to Reading (17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, High Wycombe station is about 1 mile away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of Saint Francis, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Terriers is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in HP13 and HP15, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Terry Road, Perth Road and Green Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Totteridge (1 mile south-east), Four Ashes (1 mile north), High Wycombe (1 mile south-west), Micklefield (1 mile south-east) and Hazlemere (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (13 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south), Amersham (6 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hospital of St John the Baptist (1.1 miles south) and High Wycombe Castle (1 mile south-west). Not far away are Gomm's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Highworth Combined School and Nursery (within half a mile east) and The Tower (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Dolphin Eye pub (0.6 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Towns and villages near Terriers
Also in Terriers
Is live paella right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Terriers
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Nearby historic houses include Hughenden Manor (1.1 miles north-west) and West Wycombe Park House (3 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
Send us the date, your venue or HP13 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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