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Paella party catering in Cores End, Buckinghamshire
Looking for paella party catering in Cores End? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
Live paella party catering in Cores End
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Paella party catering in Cores End, cooked live
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. Whether it is street and neighbourhood parties and family reunions, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, mixed paella and churros for your guests.
A country party near Cores End is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Cores End (SL8, HP10)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Cores End: your questions answered
Is Cores End close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Cores End for guests?
Bourne End station, in Cores End itself.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we will check.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Towns and villages near Cores End
Also in Cores End
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Cores End, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Parties in Cores End: gardens, venues and local tips
Cores End is about 3 miles south-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. For a party in Cores End, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Cores End. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Cores End to Reading (about 15 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Cores End United Reformed Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Cores End has its own station, Bourne End station.
Anywhere in SL8 and HP10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Cores End Road, Frank Lunnon Close and Elms Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Bourne End (1 mile west), Well End (1 mile north-west), Coldmoorholme (1 mile west), Fern (1 mile north-west) and Flackwell Heath (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (4 miles north-west), Chesham (10 miles north), Marlow (3 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
A little further out are Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.3 miles west) and High Wycombe Castle (4.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cores End include Taplow Lake and Warren Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Wye Valley School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Heart In Hand pub (under half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Cores End
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Perfect for your party in Cores End
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Cores End, people book us for events such as:
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Family reunions
- Christenings and naming days
Historic houses near Cores End include Cliveden (1.5 miles south) and Harleyford Manor (5 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Why choose live paella in Cores End?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Cores End and across Buckinghamshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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