Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Catering for Woodrow events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Woodrow and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Big birthdays
Paella catering in Woodrow
How our paella catering works in Woodrow
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. For festivals, fairs and school events and retirement and leaving parties, we’ll put together a menu of paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and black rice and more.
In a rural place like Woodrow, the setting does a lot of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Woodrow (HP7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Woodrow. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. In Woodrow, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Woodrow? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Who books paella catering in Woodrow?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Company summer parties
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Amersham station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
Nearby places to Woodrow
What else we do in Woodrow
Catering an event in Woodrow
Woodrow is about 2 miles south-west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your event in Woodrow will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Woodrow is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Woodrow to Reading (20 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Historic houses near Woodrow include Hughenden Manor (4.6 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Woodrow, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in HP7 is planned around your venue. We also cook at events in Penn Street (1 mile west), Mop End (1 mile north-west), Winchmore Hill (1 mile south), Coleshill (1 mile south-east) and Beamond End (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (5 miles south-west), Chesham (4 miles north-east), Marlow (8 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (3 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Amersham Fair Organ Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Amersham Hospital (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Woodrow includes Gomm's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Amersham Hall (1.5 miles east) and Holmer Green Senior School (2.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Woodrow
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Woodrow questions
How far is Woodrow from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Woodrow?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you cater in Woodrow?
We do. We cook at events in Woodrow and across Buckinghamshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Put allergy details in writing
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Let us know about other food at the event
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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