Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Orchard Leigh events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Orchard Leigh and Buckinghamshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Live paella party catering in Orchard Leigh
About our paella party catering in Orchard Leigh
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. For street and neighbourhood parties and leaving dos and retirements, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella and more.
A country party near Orchard Leigh is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Orchard Leigh (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Orchard Leigh and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Nearby places to Orchard Leigh
More for events in Orchard Leigh
For planners, venues and organisers
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 will work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Orchard Leigh? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Where we can cook in Orchard Leigh
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Orchard Leigh until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Common questions in Orchard Leigh
We’re having a ceremony at St George's Church: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Orchard Leigh too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Orchard Leigh parties: what to know
Orchard Leigh is about 2 miles east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Parties in Orchard Leigh are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Orchard Leigh is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Orchard Leigh to Milton Keynes (23 miles away).
Historic houses near Orchard Leigh include Chenies Manor House (3.6 miles south-east) and Cholesbury Manor House (4.3 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. After a christening at a church like St George's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Orchard Leigh is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in HP5, we can bring paella party catering to you. Your party could be at a home on Rushmere Lane and Jasons Hill. Close by, we cover parties in Lye Green (1 mile west), Botley (1 mile south), Ley Hill (1 mile south), Tyler's Hill (1 mile south) and Ashley Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Amersham Fair Organ Museum (3 miles south) and Amersham Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Orchard Leigh include Sands Bank.
- Local schools include Chesham Grammar School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart pub (0.9 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Orchard Leigh
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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