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Paella Party Catering for The City events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in The City. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering in The City
Events we cater in The City
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
In The City and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
Nearby historic houses include West Wycombe Park House (2.7 miles south-east) and Hughenden Manor (4.4 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
Paella party catering in The City, made fresh on the day
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Popular choices include seafood paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for family reunions and leaving dos and retirements.
Country parties near The City suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- The City (HP14)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in The City
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Parties in The City: gardens, venues and local tips
The City is about 5 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP14, we can cook for your guests. The City is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Saunderton station, about 1.8 miles north-east. After a christening at a church like Church of St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The City is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in HP14 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Bottle Square Lane, Radnage Common Road and Green Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside The City, we cover Waterend (1 mile west), Beacon's Bottom (1 mile south-west), Radnage (1 mile north), Bennett End (1 mile north-west) and Green End (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south-east), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (10 miles east).
A little further out are West Wycombe Rural (1.6 miles south-east) and Wycombe Hospital (5 miles south-east). The countryside around The City includes Yoesden and Bald Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Count adults and children separately
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer party in The City stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in The City, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
What else we do in The City
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
For event organisers in The City
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
See How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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