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Paella party catering in Little Ickford, Buckinghamshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Little Ickford.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering in Little Ickford
About the dishes
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Paella party catering in Little Ickford, cooked live
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We are frequently asked to cater big birthdays and christenings and naming days, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Little Ickford, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Little Ickford (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Sangria sets the mood.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer party in Little Ickford stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or HP18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Little Ickford
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for 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.
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.
Party venues around Little Ickford
Little Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Little Ickford and nearby villages. Little Ickford is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 4.9 miles away. After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across HP18. From Bulls Lane and Little Ickford or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Ickford (1 mile north-west), Shabbington (1 mile east), Draycott (1 mile south-west), Worminghall (1 mile north-west) and Albury (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.6 miles west) and Thame Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Bernwood Meadows.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
What affects the price in Little Ickford
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning paella party catering in Little Ickford? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Little Ickford: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Little Ickford close to London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Events we cater in Little Ickford
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Little Ickford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (4.8 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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