Buckinghamshire · England
Paella party catering in Chartridge, Buckinghamshire
Looking for paella party catering in Chartridge? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Chartridge?
Events we cater in Chartridge
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Nearby historic houses include Cholesbury Manor House (2.1 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
About our paella party catering in Chartridge
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Chartridge. Whether it’s neighbourhood celebrations and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and seafood paella for your guests.
In a small place like Chartridge, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Chartridge (HP5)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Chartridge
Which station should guests use for Chartridge?
Great Missenden station, about 3.1 miles south-west of the centre.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater in Chartridge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Chartridge is within our area and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Party venues around Chartridge
Chartridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your party in Chartridge, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Chartridge is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Chartridge to Milton Keynes (about 22 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Great Missenden station is about 3.1 miles away. After a christening at a church like St John's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chartridge, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of HP5. From Chartridge Grange Drive and Cogdells Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Chartridge, we cover Asheridge (1 mile north-east), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile south), Ballinger Common (1 mile west) and Pond Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chartridge include Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
- Nearby schools include Chiltern Hills Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell pub (within half a mile west)
Nearby places to Chartridge
Also in Chartridge
What affects the price in Chartridge
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
About the dishes
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Chartridge
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Warn the neighbours
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Give separate numbers for children
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a late-May party in Chartridge, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Read more
- 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