Buckinghamshire · England
Paella party catering in Ford, Buckinghamshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Ford. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Ford
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. For a late-May party in Ford, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. 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 arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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How our paella party catering works in Ford
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We are frequently asked to cater retirement celebrations and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, with mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Ford, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Ford (HP17)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Let the neighbours know
We are set up before guests arrive.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Parties in Ford: gardens, venues and local tips
Ford is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your party is in the HP17 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire. Our events stretch from Ford to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
Ford is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across HP17. We can cater a party on streets such as Linden Way and Chapel Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Dinton (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north), Bishopstone (2 miles east), Owlswick (2 miles south-east) and Sedrup (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (14 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Dinton Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Ford includes Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
- Pubs nearby include The Dinton Hermit Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Ford
- Events in Ford and across Buckinghamshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What affects the price in Ford
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Why choose paella party catering in Ford?
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 2.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
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 keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
FAQs for Ford
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Ford?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
- 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