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Paella Party Catering for Gerrards Cross events
Looking for paella party catering in Gerrards Cross? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Big family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Gerrards Cross?
Paella party catering in Gerrards Cross, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Popular choices include seafood paella, tapas and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for retirement celebrations and big birthdays.
Around Gerrards Cross, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Gerrards Cross (SL9)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Gerrards Cross
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Gerrards Cross and Buckinghamshire:
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St James Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Gerrards Cross questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St James Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Gerrards Cross close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Hosting a paella party in Gerrards Cross
Gerrards Cross is about 5 miles north-east of Slough, in Buckinghamshire. Across the SL9 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Gerrards Cross is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
Parks such as Bulstrode Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. For guests coming by train, Gerrards Cross station is in Gerrards Cross itself.
Paella party catering in SL9 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Station Road, East Common and Oxford Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Gerrards Cross include the A40 and A413, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Tatling End (1 mile south-east), Fulmer (1 mile south), Hedgerley Green (2 miles west), Higher Denham (2 miles east) and Baker's Wood (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (9 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (9 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-west) and Princes Risborough (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles north) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Gerrards Cross include Horse Shoe Bay and Church Wood.
- Schools near Gerrards Cross include St Mary's School (0.8 miles north) and The Chalfonts Community College (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Apple Tree pub (within half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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How we price paella party catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Gerrards Cross and across Buckinghamshire
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. A summer party in Gerrards Cross stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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