Buckinghamshire · England
Paella party catering in Dinton, Buckinghamshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Dinton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering near Dinton
Paella party catering for your party in Dinton
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. We cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and big birthdays.
A country party near Dinton is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Dinton (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Party venues around Dinton
Dinton is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your party in Dinton will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Dinton is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Dinton to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of Saints Peter and Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Waddesdon Manor (4 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Dinton is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in HP17, we can bring paella party catering to you. Streets in the area include High Street, Stars Lane and New Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Close by, we cover parties in Upton (1 mile north-east), Ford (1 mile south-east), Sedrup (2 miles east), Bishopstone (3 miles east) and Ilmer (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.9 miles north-east) and Dinton Castle (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
- Nearby, you will find The Seven Stars Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have cover ready for a shower
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Dinton and across Buckinghamshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What else we do in Dinton
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What happens on the day
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. Sunset in Dinton is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Dinton
How far is Dinton from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Church of Saints Peter and Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We’ll check availability straight away.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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