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Paella party catering in Hundridge, Buckinghamshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Hundridge.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Hundridge
Paella party catering in Hundridge, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. On the menu are mixed paella, churros and tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and birthday parties.
In a small place like Hundridge, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Hundridge (HP16)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Parties in Hundridge: gardens, venues and local tips
Hundridge is about 2 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your party is in the HP16 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Hundridge include Cholesbury Manor House (3.4 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Hundridge is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in HP16 is planned around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hyde End (1 mile west), South Heath (1 mile west), Chartridge (1 mile north), Ballinger Common (2 miles north-west) and Chesham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Great Missenden (1.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
- Nearby schools include Chiltern Hills Academy (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (0.8 miles south)
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Hundridge and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For a late-May party in Hundridge, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Hundridge, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Hundridge questions
What’s the nearest station to Hundridge for guests?
The closest is Great Missenden station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cover Hundridge?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Hundridge and across Buckinghamshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Also near Hundridge
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Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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