Buckinghamshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Wendover
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Wendover and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Wendover
How our paella party catering works in Wendover
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater retirement celebrations and summer garden parties.
Parties around Wendover are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Wendover (HP22)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Hosting a paella party in Wendover
Wendover is about 5 miles south-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Parties in Wendover are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 19 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Wendover include Cholesbury Manor House (3.9 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about a mile of Wendover, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP22. That could mean a party in a garden on High Street, The Paddocks and Victory Road. Wendover is on the A413 and B4009, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover parties in Halton (1 mile north), Nash Lee (2 miles west), Chalkshire (2 miles west), Terrick (2 miles west) and Weston Turville (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (5 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (7 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Trenchard Museum (1.2 miles north-east) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Haddington Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include John Colet School (within half a mile east) and Wendover House School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Pack Horse Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Wendover, 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- 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.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Wendover
Other catering in Wendover
Wendover: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Wendover close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Have bins ready
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wendover? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Events we cater in Wendover
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, Wendover has its own station, Wendover station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- 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