Buckinghamshire · England
Live paella catering in Totteridge, Buckinghamshire
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Totteridge and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Company summer parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
Planning an event in Totteridge?
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
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.
Paella catering for your event in Totteridge
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Typical bookings include family celebrations and christenings and retirement celebrations, serving vegan paella, black rice and paella Valenciana.
Around Totteridge, events are often in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Totteridge (HP13, HP11)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Questions from Totteridge
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We’re having a ceremony at St Andrew'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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
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.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Totteridge
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
Who books paella catering in Totteridge?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Totteridge, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is High Wycombe station, about 0.8 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Around midsummer it stays light in Totteridge until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- 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.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Totteridge
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Totteridge
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Live paella in Totteridge: local details
Totteridge is about 1 mile east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. For paella catering in Totteridge, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Totteridge to Reading (17 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Andrew's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Highcrest Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Totteridge, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP13 and HP11. We can cater an event on streets such as Hunt Road, Perth Road and Elora Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Micklefield (1 mile east), Terriers (1 mile north-west), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south), High Wycombe (1 mile west) and Tylers Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (13 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (6 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hospital of St John the Baptist (0.9 miles west) and Eden (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Gomm's Wood.
- Local schools include Kings Wood School and Nursery (under half a mile north-east) and The Tower (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Gordon Arms (0.5 miles south-west)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Nearby places to Totteridge
Also in Totteridge
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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