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Paella party catering in Chilton, Buckinghamshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Chilton and Buckinghamshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering near Chilton
Parties in Chilton: gardens, venues and local tips
Chilton is about 4 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Chilton to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Chilton is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 3.1 miles away. Historic houses near Chilton include Waddesdon Manor (4.2 miles north-east) and Boarstall Tower (4.4 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Paella party catering in HP18 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Thame Road, Chapel Lane and Princes Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Easington (1 mile south), Shabbington (3 miles south-west), Little Ickford (3 miles south-west), Ickford (3 miles south-west) and North Weston (4 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (8 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles east), Southcourt (8 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (7 miles east).
A little further out are Thame Museum (3.4 miles south) and Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east). The countryside around Chilton includes Snakemoor.
- Local pubs include The Poacher's Pocket pub (under half a mile north-west)
Paella party catering in Chilton, made fresh on the day
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. For family get-togethers and naming days and christenings, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, tapas and churros and more.
Near Chilton, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Chilton (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. 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 will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Chilton
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Chilton is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Chilton: your questions answered
How far is Chilton from London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Is Chilton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cover Chilton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Chilton. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Perfect for your party in Chilton
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Chilton and Buckinghamshire:
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
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