Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Upper Winchendon events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Upper Winchendon. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Upper Winchendon?
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How our paella party catering works in Upper Winchendon
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. For garden get-togethers and leaving dos and retirements, we will put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and tapas.
A country party near Upper Winchendon is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Upper Winchendon (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. For a late-May party in Upper Winchendon, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Upper Winchendon questions
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Upper Winchendon too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you come to Upper Winchendon?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Upper Winchendon is within our area and the rest of Buckinghamshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have bins ready
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Parties in Upper Winchendon: gardens, venues and local tips
Upper Winchendon is about 5 miles west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Upper Winchendon. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 2.7 miles east. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cook at parties all over HP18. Streets in the area include School Lane and Main Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Upper Winchendon, we cover Wormstone (1 mile north), Nether Winchendon (1 mile south-west), Waddesdon (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Ashendon (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Chesham (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (12 miles north), Elmhurst (5 miles east) and Southcourt (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St John's Hospital (2.4 miles south-east) and Dinton Castle (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Upper Winchendon includes Snakemoor.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Nearby places to Upper Winchendon
Also in Upper Winchendon
- 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