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Paella Party Catering in Dadford
Planning paella party catering in Dadford? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering in Dadford
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
About our paella party catering in Dadford
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We’re frequently asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and baby celebrations, serving vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros.
Country parties near Dadford suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Dadford (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Dadford
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Dadford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Thinking of a party in Stowe Park and Garden? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Dadford is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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Dadford: your questions answered
Can you cook in Stowe Park and Garden?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is Dadford from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Hosting a paella party in Dadford
Dadford is about 4 miles north-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. For a party in Dadford, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Dadford. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stowe House (0.8 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Here we cover the MK18 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on High Street and North Hill or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Shalstone (2 miles south-west), Chackmore (2 miles south-east), Water Stratford (3 miles south-west) and Radclive (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Buckingham (4 miles south-east), Winslow (9 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south), Tingewick (4 miles south), Whitchurch (14 miles south-east) and Quainton (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Menagerie (0.8 miles south-east) and Buckingham Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have enough chairs for most guests
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
- 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