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Paella catering in HP10
We cater across all of the HP10 postcode district, which takes in Flackwell Heath, Wooburn Green and Tylers Green. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Planning an event in HP10?
Places in HP10
- Flackwell Heath
- Wooburn Green
- Tylers Green
- Loudwater
- Penn
- Wooburn
- Hedsor
- Wooburn Common
- Beacon Hill
- Berghers Hill
- High Wycombe
- Micklefield
- Cores End
- Wycombe Marsh
Events we cater in HP10
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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How paella catering works in HP10
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are vegan paella, seafood paella and black rice, and we are often booked for naming days and family parties and anniversary celebrations.
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Pricing in HP10
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Flackwell Heath
In Flackwell Heath, that can mean a party near Christ Church, Bourne End Academy and The Happy Union pub, among other places. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Bourne End station, roughly 1.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Hospital of St John the Baptist (2.5 miles north-west) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Flackwell Heath includes Holtspur Bank.
Paella catering in HP10: local guide
From High Wycombe, Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green to 8 villages and hamlets, events across HP10 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Flackwell Heath: Historic houses near Flackwell Heath include Cliveden (2.9 miles south) and Hughenden Manor (4.2 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Christ Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Evenings in Flackwell Heath stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
Why live paella works
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Common questions in HP10
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
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 cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
- 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