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Paella catering in HP12

We cook at events in every part of the HP12 postcode district, which takes in Booker and High Wycombe. Everything is cooked live on the day.

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Paella catering across HP12

Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around HP12. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and christenings and family gatherings, with seafood paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.

Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down.

You share your date, numbers and venue.
We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
The paella cooks as guests gather round.
Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.

What it costs in HP12

Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.

Why hosts in HP12 choose us

Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Paella cooked from scratch on site
Hot food served quickly from the pan
Every diet catered for, pan by pan

Getting a price

The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.

Around Booker

In Booker, that can mean a party near The Squirrel pub, Booker Hill School and Cressex Community School. Booker’s nearest station is High Wycombe station, roughly 2.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Eden (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Gomm's Wood.

Local facilities include West Wycombe Rural (2.4 miles north-west)

Catering events across HP12

HP12 covers everything from High Wycombe and Booker to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.

Booker: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of Christ the Servant King, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Booker include West Wycombe Park House (1.6 miles north) and Hughenden Manor (2.5 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Planning an evening event in Booker? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.

What affects the price in HP12

We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:

Your choice of paellas
Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Timings and hours
Travel, parking and access

Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.

What to tell us

You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:

Your date and when you want to eat
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The venue or postcode

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.

Working with your venue

Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.

Organising a club, school or community event in HP12? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.

Before you choose a spot

Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:

Parking close enough to carry equipment
Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Level ground for the pans and burners

Should I cook it myself?

Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.

Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.

The menu, dish by dish

Seafood paella

Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.

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.

HP12: your questions answered

How many different paellas?

Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.

Do you offer halal options?

Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.

Can you provide dessert?

We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.

Can you bring crockery?

Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.

How does live paella catering work?

We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.

How much is live paella catering?

Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.

Is the paella cooked on site?

Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.

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

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