Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Elmhurst
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Elmhurst.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Elmhurst?
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Paella party catering for your party in Elmhurst
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and retirement celebrations, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Around Elmhurst, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Elmhurst (HP20, HP19, HP21)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Parties in Elmhurst: gardens, venues and local tips
Elmhurst is about 1 mile north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your party in Elmhurst will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Elmhurst is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Elmhurst to Milton Keynes (about 15 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Elmhurst, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in HP20, HP19 and HP21, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as Cock Lane, Vale Road and Manor Road. Being close to the A4157, Elmhurst is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover parties in New Zealand (1 mile west), Watermead (1 mile north), Aylesbury (1 mile south-west), Queens Park (1 mile south) and Quarrendon Estate (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west). Being one of Buckinghamshire’s larger places, Elmhurst has lots of places to hold a party.
A little further out are Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (0.7 miles south-west) and Tindal Centre (within half a mile south-east).
- Nearby schools include Stocklake Park Community School (0.5 miles south) and Aylesbury Grammar School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The New Zealand pub (within half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Warn the neighbours
- Have bins ready
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Places near Elmhurst
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How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. For a late-May party in Elmhurst, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. 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
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Elmhurst? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Elmhurst and across Buckinghamshire
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
FAQs for Elmhurst
What’s the nearest station to Elmhurst for guests?
The closest is Aylesbury station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: 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. Send us the reception address.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Who books paella party catering in Elmhurst?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Elmhurst book us for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If guests are coming by rail, Aylesbury station is about 0.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
- 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