Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Stokenchurch
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Stokenchurch. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella party catering in Stokenchurch
About our paella party catering in Stokenchurch
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. For big family gatherings and anniversary celebrations, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella for your guests.
In a place like Stokenchurch, a garden party is normally the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll do the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- Stokenchurch (HP14)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Stokenchurch parties: what to know
Stokenchurch is about 7 miles west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Stokenchurch. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Saunderton station, about 3.4 miles east. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Stokenchurch Methodist Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Stokenchurch is within about a mile of the Chilterns National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over HP14. We can cater a party on streets such as Collyer Road, Slade Road and Parrs Road or the roads around them. For parties just outside Stokenchurch, we cover Waterend (1 mile east), Bennett End (1 mile north-east), Sprig's Alley (1 mile north), Beacon's Bottom (2 miles east) and Horsleys Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (12 miles north), High Wycombe (7 miles east), Chesham (13 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south-east), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles east).
Not far away are Bald Hill and Yoesden.
- Pubs nearby include Four Horseshoes pub (within half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
What affects the price in Stokenchurch
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or HP14 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Stokenchurch
Which station should guests use for Stokenchurch?
The closest is Saunderton station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
How far is Stokenchurch from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
For event organisers in Stokenchurch
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events we cater in Stokenchurch
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Stokenchurch and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement and leaving parties
Historic houses near Stokenchurch include West Wycombe Park House (4.2 miles east) and Stonor Park (4.4 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
Towns and villages near Stokenchurch
Also in Stokenchurch
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Stokenchurch until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Stokenchurch hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- 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