Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Drayton Beauchamp events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Drayton Beauchamp. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
Book paella party catering in Drayton Beauchamp
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:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Paella party catering in Drayton Beauchamp, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Typical bookings include family get-togethers and summer garden parties, serving tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like Drayton Beauchamp, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Drayton Beauchamp (HP22, HP23)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Drayton Beauchamp parties: what to know
Drayton Beauchamp is in Buckinghamshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Drayton Beauchamp or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Tring station is about 3 miles away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Drayton Beauchamp is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the HP22 and HP23 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Green Path and The Holloway or the roads around them. Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (5 miles west), High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (7 miles south-east), Amersham (9 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (13 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Hawridge Court (4.9 miles south-east) and Trenchard Museum (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dancersend and Pavis Wood.
- Nearby schools include Tring School (1.7 miles east)
Why choose paella party catering in Drayton Beauchamp?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family reunions
Historic houses near Drayton Beauchamp include Cholesbury Manor House (3.6 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Drayton Beauchamp questions
What’s the nearest station to Drayton Beauchamp for guests?
Tring station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
How far is Drayton Beauchamp from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Drayton Beauchamp
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a late-May party in Drayton Beauchamp, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Drayton Beauchamp?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. 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 us?
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Churros
All ages love churros.
For event organisers in Drayton Beauchamp
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
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What affects the price in Drayton Beauchamp
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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