Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Fairford Leys
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Fairford Leys.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering near Fairford Leys
Paella party catering for your party in Fairford Leys
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. On the menu are tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthdays and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Parties around Fairford Leys are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Fairford Leys (HP19, HP21)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Fairford Leys questions
What’s the nearest station to Fairford Leys for guests?
Aylesbury station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Fairford Leys is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Fairford Leys
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Why choose live paella in Fairford Leys?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Fairford Leys
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have bins ready
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Hosting a paella party in Fairford Leys
Fairford Leys is about 1 mile west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP19, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our events stretch from Fairford Leys to Milton Keynes (about 16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 1 mile east. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Fairford Leys Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Fairford Leys is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across HP19 and HP21 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as Cooks Road, Viney Lane and Leith Road. Nearby, we also cater parties in Haydon Hill (1 mile north-west), Quarrendon Estate (1 mile north-east), Hartwell (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile east) and Aylesbury (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as High Wycombe (13 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (6 miles south) and Haddenham (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Friars Square (1.1 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School (0.6 miles east) and Pebble Brook School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Derby Arms Public House (1 mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Also near Fairford Leys
What else we do in Fairford Leys
- 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