Buckinghamshire · England
Live paella catering in Wingrave, Buckinghamshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Wingrave and across Buckinghamshire.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Wingrave?
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is typically the most photographed pan.
Paella catering in Wingrave, made fresh on the day
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will suggest what suits your event. On the menu are vegan paella, black rice and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for weddings, from canapés to evening food and community events and fairs.
Somewhere as small as Wingrave, 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.
- Area
- Wingrave (HP22)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Mention any other courses or food
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Evenings in Wingrave stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Planning paella catering in Wingrave? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
Why choose paella catering in Wingrave?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
Nearby historic houses include Ascott House (2.6 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
Planning live paella in Wingrave
Wingrave is about 5 miles north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your event in Wingrave, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 12 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wingrave Church of England Combined School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Wingrave is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP22, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Parsonage Farm, Raven Walk and Winslow Road. Close by, we cover events in Rowsham (1 mile south-west) and Aston Abbotts (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (5 miles south-west), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (4 miles south-west) and Southcourt (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bolbec Castle (4.4 miles west) and Tindal Centre (3.9 miles south-west). Not far away are College Lake nature reserve.
- Local schools include MacIntyre School (less than half a mile east) and The Cottesloe School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown pub (under half a mile south-east)
Questions from Wingrave
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 Wingrave too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cover Wingrave?
We do. Wingrave is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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Paella compared with other options
Next to 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. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See How we price 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