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Paella Party Catering for Long Crendon events
Planning paella party catering in Long Crendon? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering for Long Crendon events
Why choose paella party catering in Long Crendon?
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If guests are coming by rail, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 2.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
Paella party catering for your party in Long Crendon
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Typical bookings include wakes and memorial gatherings and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, serving vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Parties around Long Crendon are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Long Crendon (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
More for events in Long Crendon
Parties in Long Crendon: gardens, venues and local tips
Long Crendon is about 2 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For paella party catering in Long Crendon, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Long Crendon. Long Crendon is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 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.
We cater parties across HP18. Whether your party is on High Street, The Square and Giffard Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Long Crendon, we cover Chearsley (2 miles north-east), Thame (2 miles south-east), Moreton (3 miles south), Haddenham (3 miles east) and Cuddington (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (8 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles north-east), Southcourt (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east) and Thame Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Long Crendon include Snakemoor.
- Schools near Long Crendon include Lord Williams's School (2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Eight Bells Public House (within half a mile east)
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Long Crendon is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Long Crendon questions
Is Long Crendon close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Long Crendon?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater in Long Crendon?
We do. We cook at events in Long Crendon and across Buckinghamshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. Let the neighbours know.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Long Crendon hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Working with your venue
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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