Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Padbury events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Padbury and across Buckinghamshire.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Padbury?
How our paella party catering works in Padbury
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. On the menu are churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a small place like Padbury, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Padbury (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your party in Padbury
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Padbury, people book us for events such as:
- Baby celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have bins ready
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Padbury is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Your questions about paella party catering in Padbury
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: 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.
How far is Padbury from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Padbury.
Nearby places to Padbury
Other catering in Padbury
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Organising a club, school or community event in Padbury? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Parties in Padbury: gardens, venues and local tips
Padbury is about 2 miles south-east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Parties in Padbury are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Padbury is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Claydon House (3.3 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Paella party catering in MK18 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on Main Street, Lower Way and Old Springfields or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Adstock (1 mile east), Buckingham (2 miles north-west), Thornborough (2 miles north-east), Steeple Claydon (3 miles south-west) and Middle Claydon (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (12 miles south-east), Elmhurst (12 miles south-east), Southcourt (13 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (11 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (13 miles south-east) and Haddenham (14 miles south).
A little further out are Buckingham Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Buckingham Movie Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Padbury include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Nearby schools include Royal Latin School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Bird pub (less than half a mile west)
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Padbury hosts choose us
- Events in Padbury and across Buckinghamshire
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- 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