Milton Keynes · England
Paella Party Catering in Ravenstone
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ravenstone.
- Birthday parties
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
Live paella party catering in Ravenstone
Paella party catering for your party in Ravenstone
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. For family reunions and christenings and naming days, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas for your guests.
Country parties near Ravenstone suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Ravenstone (MK46)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan where rubbish goes
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Common questions in Ravenstone
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Ravenstone 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 cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What affects the price in Ravenstone
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Ravenstone
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever you are celebrating in Ravenstone, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Ravenstone stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Ravenstone
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Live paella or other catering?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Ravenstone and the whole of Milton Keynes
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a party in Ravenstone
Ravenstone is about 5 miles north of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. Wherever your party is in the MK46 area, we can bring the pans to you. Ravenstone is one of 73 towns and villages in Milton Keynes where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ravenstone to Milton Keynes (8 miles away).
Wherever your party is in MK46, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a home on Northend and Common Street. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Weston Underwood (1 mile east), Stoke Goldington (2 miles south-west), Olney (2 miles east), Emberton (2 miles south-east) and Tyringham (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Milton Keynes (8 miles south), Bletchley (11 miles south), Newport Pagnell (5 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (11 miles south), Furzton (10 miles south) and Whitehouse (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Lavendon (4.4 miles east) and Piddington Roman Villa Museum (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Little Linford Wood.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
- 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