Buckinghamshire · England
Live paella catering in Tyler's Hill, Buckinghamshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Tyler's Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Book paella catering in Tyler's Hill
Paella catering in Tyler's Hill, made fresh on the day
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for naming days and family parties and anniversary celebrations.
For a rural spot like Tyler's Hill, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Tyler's Hill (HP5)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Tyler's Hill until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Give us separate numbers for children
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Planning live paella in Tyler's Hill
Tyler's Hill is about 1 mile east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP5, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 263 places across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 24 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St George's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Amersham station is about 2.5 miles away. Tyler's Hill 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.
Wherever your event is in HP5, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Broomstick Lane, Tylers Hill Road and Goose Acre or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Botley (1 mile north), Ley Hill (1 mile east), Lye Green (1 mile north) and Orchard Leigh (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (7 miles south-west), Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Amersham Fair Organ Museum (2 miles south) and Hawridge Court (3.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Sands Bank.
- Schools near Tyler's Hill include Chesham Grammar School (0.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (0.5 miles east)
Where we can cook in Tyler's Hill
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
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Questions from Tyler's Hill
We are having a ceremony at St George's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Tyler's Hill from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Why choose paella catering in Tyler's Hill?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Naming days and family parties
- Birthday celebrations
Historic houses near Tyler's Hill include Chenies Manor House (3 miles south-east) and Cholesbury Manor House (4.6 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What affects the price in Tyler's Hill
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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