Buckinghamshire · England
Paella party catering in Waterside, Buckinghamshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Waterside: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
Book paella party catering in Waterside
Where we can cook in Waterside
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
How our paella party catering works in Waterside
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Whether it’s garden get-togethers and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook seafood paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Waterside, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Waterside (HP5)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Waterside parties: what to know
Waterside is about 1 mile south of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP5, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in 263 places in Buckinghamshire. We cook right across the region, from Waterside to Reading (about 24 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Amersham station is about 1.6 miles away. Historic houses near Waterside include Chenies Manor House (3.4 miles south-east) and Cholesbury Manor House (4.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Waterside is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in HP5, we can bring paella party catering to you. Your party could be at a home on Moor Road, Trapp's Lane and Hodds Wood Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Chesham Bois (1 mile south), Amersham (1 mile south), Amersham on the Hill (2 miles south), Hyde Heath (2 miles west) and Woodrow (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south), Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Hospital (2.5 miles south) and Hawridge Court (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Waterside include Sands Bank.
- Schools near Waterside include Chesham Grammar School (0.8 miles north) and Home Tuition Service (1.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Pheasant pub (less than half a mile south)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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Waterside: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Waterside from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Events we cater in Waterside
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Waterside and Buckinghamshire:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
After a christening at a church like Christ Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
Children love watching the paella cook.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Waterside until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long 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.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
- 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