Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Kingsey events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Kingsey. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Christenings and naming days
- Family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering near Kingsey
How our paella party catering works in Kingsey
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We’re frequently asked to cater garden get-togethers and big family gatherings, with churros, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
Near Kingsey, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Kingsey (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a late-May party in Kingsey, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Kingsey
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 in Kingsey and Buckinghamshire:
- Christenings and naming days
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Kingsey questions
Is Kingsey too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
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.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Usually, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
More for events in Kingsey
Hosting a paella party in Kingsey
Kingsey is about 2 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For paella party catering in Kingsey, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Kingsey is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Kingsey to Oxford (13 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 1.4 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Kingsey, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in HP17, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as Risborough Road and Haddenham Road. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Towersey (1 mile south-west), Haddenham (1 mile north), Thame (2 miles west), Gibraltar (3 miles north) and Cuddington (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles east), Marlow (14 miles south-east), Amersham (15 miles east) and Elmhurst (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dinton Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Thame Museum (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Kingsey includes Snakemoor.
- Local pubs include The Rose & Thistle pub (0.8 miles north)
Why choose live paella in Kingsey?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Kingsey hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- 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