Buckinghamshire · England
Paella party catering in Bledlow, Buckinghamshire
Planning paella party catering in Bledlow? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Baby celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Bledlow
About our paella party catering in Bledlow
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. Popular choices include tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthdays and neighbourhood celebrations.
Country parties near Bledlow suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Bledlow (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- We cover Bledlow and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan where rubbish goes
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Bledlow questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Towns and villages near Bledlow
Also in Bledlow
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Hosting a paella party in Bledlow
Bledlow is about 5 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For paella party catering in Bledlow, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Bledlow is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in HP27, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Church End, Perry Lane and Perryfield Court or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in Pitch Green (1 mile north), Skittle Green (1 mile north-west), Holly Green (1 mile north-west), Horsenden (1 mile north-east) and Henton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Thame Community Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include The Lions Of Bledlow pub (under half a mile south-west)
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a late-May party in Bledlow, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Events we cater in Bledlow
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Family reunions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Princes Risborough station is about 1.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
How we price paella party catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through 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:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Bledlow
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- 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