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Paella Party Catering in Shabbington
Looking for paella party catering in Shabbington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
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How our paella party catering works in Shabbington
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and anniversaries and engagement parties, with tapas, churros and vegetable paella.
Country parties near Shabbington suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Shabbington (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Shabbington stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shabbington
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Count adults and children separately
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Events we cater in Shabbington
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Historic houses near Shabbington include Adwell House (4.9 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
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Parties in Shabbington: gardens, venues and local tips
Shabbington is about 3 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For a party in Shabbington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Shabbington is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 4.1 miles away.
We cook at parties all over HP18 and the streets around it. From Limes Way, Old Bryers Close and Ickford Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Little Ickford (1 mile west), Ickford (1 mile west), North Weston (1 mile south-east), Draycott (1 mile south-west) and Albury (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (10 miles north-east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.3 miles west). Not far away are Snakemoor.
- Local schools include Lord Williams's School (2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Fisherman Inn (under half a mile south-east)
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning paella party catering in Shabbington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Shabbington?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- We cover Shabbington and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shabbington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Common questions in Shabbington
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Shabbington for guests?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cover Shabbington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shabbington and the rest of Buckinghamshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
- 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