Buckinghamshire · England
Paella catering in HP21
Live paella catering across HP21, covering Aylesbury, Southcourt and Turnfurlong. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in HP21
Towns and villages in HP21
Events we cater in HP21
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
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Areas we cover
How paella catering works in HP21
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Popular choices include vegan paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for retirement celebrations and staff parties and work lunches.
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best.
- 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.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
What it costs in HP21
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why hosts in HP21 choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What’s near Aylesbury
You will find us cooking near Buckinghamshire UTC, Stocklake Park Community School and The Derby Arms Public House and the streets around them. Also close by are Bearbrook Combined School (0.5 miles west) and Church of St Mary (within half a mile north). Aylesbury has its own railway station: Aylesbury station. Nearby you will also find Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (within half a mile east) and Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (less than half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Coombe Hill.
Paella catering in HP21: local guide
From Aylesbury, Elmhurst and Southcourt to 1 villages and hamlets, events across HP21 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Aylesbury: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Buckinghamshire UTC, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Planning an evening event in Aylesbury? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Why live paella works
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever you are celebrating in HP21, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Community events and fairs
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in HP21.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Common questions in HP21
How much does paella catering cost in HP21?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. See all areas.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
- 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