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Paella party catering in Lillingstone Lovell, Buckinghamshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lillingstone Lovell: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Lillingstone Lovell
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Lillingstone Lovell stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Paella party catering in Lillingstone Lovell, made fresh on the day
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we’re often booked for baby celebrations and family get-togethers.
In a small place like Lillingstone Lovell, 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 cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Lillingstone Lovell (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Lillingstone Lovell? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Other catering in Lillingstone Lovell
Occasions we cook for in Lillingstone Lovell
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
Historic houses near Lillingstone Lovell include Stowe House (3 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Lillingstone Lovell: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Lillingstone Lovell from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lillingstone Lovell.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Party venues around Lillingstone Lovell
Lillingstone Lovell is about 4 miles north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in MK18, we will come to your venue or garden. Lillingstone Lovell is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Lillingstone Lovell to Milton Keynes (8 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Wherever your party is in MK18, we can cook for your guests. Close by, we cover parties in Akeley (2 miles south), Leckhampstead (2 miles south-east), Lamport (3 miles south-west) and Maids Moreton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Buckingham (4 miles south), Winslow (9 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (8 miles south), Tingewick (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (13 miles south-east) and Quainton (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Buckingham Community Hospital (4 miles south) and The Silverstone Experience (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lillingstone Lovell include Buckingham Sand Pit.
Where we can cook in Lillingstone Lovell
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Lillingstone Lovell
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
For event organisers in Lillingstone Lovell
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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