Milton Keynes · England
Paella Party Catering in Chicheley
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Chicheley.
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Chicheley?
Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Chicheley
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
About our paella party catering in Chicheley
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. For retirement and leaving parties and wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros.
In a small place like Chicheley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Chicheley (MK16)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Chicheley parties: what to know
Chicheley is about 2 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Chicheley. We cover 73 places in Milton Keynes, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Chicheley to Milton Keynes (6 miles away).
Historic houses near Chicheley include Linford Manor (3.9 miles south-west) and Turvey Abbey (4.8 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
We cater parties across MK16 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Newport Road, Bedlam Lane and Hall Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Chicheley, we also cover Astwood (3 miles east), Clifton Reynes (3 miles north), Cold Brayfield (4 miles north-east) and Lavendon (5 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Milton Keynes (6 miles south-west), Bletchley (8 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles south), Furzton (8 miles south-west), Whitehouse (7 miles south-west) and Middleton (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Milton Keynes University Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chicheley include Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Chester Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Perfect for your party in Chicheley
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Chicheley, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Lawrence, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
Nearby places to Chicheley
What else we do in Chicheley
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
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
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Questions from Chicheley
Is Chicheley close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Chicheley?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Chicheley until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Chicheley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have cover ready for a shower
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
- 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