Buckinghamshire · England
Paella party catering in Aston Abbotts, Buckinghamshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Aston Abbotts: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering in Aston Abbotts
About our paella party catering in Aston Abbotts
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and wakes and celebrations of life, serving seafood paella, churros and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Aston Abbotts, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Aston Abbotts (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Other catering in Aston Abbotts
Who books paella party catering in Aston Abbotts?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Aston Abbotts, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, Aylesbury station is about 4.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Aston Abbotts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Aston Abbotts and the whole of Buckinghamshire
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Party venues around Aston Abbotts
Aston Abbotts is about 4 miles north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For a party in Aston Abbotts, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Aston Abbotts. Aston Abbotts is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St James, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Ascott House (3.1 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Aston Abbotts is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP22, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on The Green, Ross Road and Chapmans Lea or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Rowsham (1 mile south), Wingrave (1 mile south-east), Bierton (3 miles south) and Burcott (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles south-west), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (13 miles north-west), Amersham (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (4 miles south-west) and Southcourt (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolbec Castle (3 miles west) and Tindal Centre (3.7 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The Cottesloe School (2.5 miles north-east)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Aston Abbotts stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
FAQs for Aston Abbotts
Which station should guests use for Aston Abbotts?
The closest is Aylesbury station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you cater in Aston Abbotts?
Yes, we do. Aston Abbotts is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We will check availability straight away.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
About the dishes
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
- 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