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Paella catering in HP20
Paella, tapas and desserts across HP20, covering Elmhurst, Queens Park and Aylesbury. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Planning an event in HP20?
Towns and villages in HP20
- Elmhurst
- Queens Park
- Aylesbury
- Southcourt
- Turnfurlong
- Quarrendon Estate
- California
- Bedgrove
- Watermead
- Walton
- New Zealand
- Broughton Crossing
What we do in HP20
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
Nearby postcode districts
Across Buckinghamshire
Every town in Buckinghamshire
Areas we cover
Paella catering across HP20
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Cost
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why hosts in HP20 choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in HP20 and across Buckinghamshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Elmhurst
Around Elmhurst, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Elmhurst School, Stocklake Park Community School and Church of St Mary. You will also find The New Zealand pub (under half a mile west) and Aylesbury Grammar School (0.9 miles south). The closest station to Elmhurst is Aylesbury station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (0.7 miles south-west) and Tindal Centre (within half a mile south-east).
Paella catering in HP20: local guide
From Aylesbury, Elmhurst and Southcourt to 3 villages and hamlets, events across HP20 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Elmhurst: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Elmhurst School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 0.9 miles south. In Elmhurst, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in HP20? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Events we cater in HP20
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in HP20 book us for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Office lunches and staff parties
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about paella catering in HP20
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. See all areas.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
- 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