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Paella party catering in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Hardwick and Buckinghamshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Hardwick
Paella party catering for your party in Hardwick
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. Whether it’s birthday parties and celebrations of life, we can cook mixed paella, seafood paella and churros and more.
In a small place like Hardwick, 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. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Hardwick (HP22)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, 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
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Hardwick until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Hardwick? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let the neighbours know
- Give separate numbers for children
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
We arrive before your guests to set up.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Also in Hardwick
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Who books paella party catering in Hardwick?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
Where we can cook in Hardwick
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Hardwick
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Party venues around Hardwick
Hardwick is about 3 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your party is in the HP22 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Waddesdon Manor (4.8 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Aylesbury Vale Parkway station is about 2.6 miles away.
We cook at parties all over the HP22 postcode area. Close by, we cover parties in Weedon (1 mile south-east), Whitchurch (1 mile north), Oving (2 miles north-west), Pitchcott (2 miles north-west) and Watermead (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (3 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (11 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles south), Southcourt (4 miles south) and Princes Risborough (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Friars Square (3.5 miles south) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.3 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell pub (within half a mile north)
Hardwick: your questions answered
Is Hardwick close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Hardwick?
The closest is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How much does paella party catering cost in Hardwick?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
- 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