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Paella party catering in Lamport, 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 Lamport.
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering near Lamport
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Paella party catering in Lamport, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. For milestone birthdays and wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and churros and more.
Country parties near Lamport suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Lamport (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Lamport is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Party venues around Lamport
Lamport is about 2 miles north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Lamport and nearby villages. We cook in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Lamport to Milton Keynes (10 miles away).
Historic houses near Lamport include Stowe House (0.9 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Thinking of a party in Stowe Park and Garden? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
We cater parties across the MK18 postcode area. We also cook at parties in Akeley (1 mile east), Maids Moreton (1 mile south-east), Lillingstone Lovell (3 miles north-east) and Leckhampstead (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Winslow (8 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (6 miles south), Tingewick (3 miles south-west), Whitchurch (12 miles south-east) and Quainton (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Menagerie (0.9 miles west) and Buckingham Castle (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Nearby schools include St James and St John CofE Primary School (0.8 miles south) and Buckingham School (2.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Head pub (0.9 miles south)
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Lamport hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Lamport questions
Can you cook in Stowe Park and Garden?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Lamport close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you come to Lamport?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Lamport is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How much does paella party catering cost in Lamport?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Who books paella party catering in Lamport?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
In Lamport and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Baby celebrations
After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- 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