Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering for Waterside events
Looking for paella catering in Waterside? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering in Waterside
How our paella catering works in Waterside
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. We cook vegan paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
Somewhere as small as Waterside, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Waterside (HP5)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Waterside
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Company summer parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Historic houses near Waterside include Chenies Manor House (3.4 miles south-east) and Cholesbury Manor House (4.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Count adults and children separately
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Request clear labels at the serving table
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Why choose live paella in Waterside?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Waterside
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Waterside and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Waterside? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Common questions in Waterside
What’s the nearest station to Waterside for guests?
The closest is Amersham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cover Waterside?
We do. We cook at events in Waterside and across Buckinghamshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It’s generally the most photographed pan.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Waterside
Also in Waterside
Waterside: venues, travel and local tips
Waterside is about 1 mile south of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP5, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 24 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Waterside Primary Academy, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Christ Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Waterside is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in HP5, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Moor Road, Trapp's Lane and Hodds Wood Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Chesham Bois (1 mile south), Amersham (1 mile south), Amersham on the Hill (2 miles south), Hyde Heath (2 miles west) and Woodrow (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south), Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Hospital (2.5 miles south) and Hawridge Court (3.3 miles north). Not far away are Sands Bank.
- Schools near Waterside include Chesham Grammar School (0.8 miles north) and Home Tuition Service (1.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pheasant pub (under half a mile south)
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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