Buckinghamshire · England
Paella catering in HP22
We cook at events in every part of the HP22 postcode district, which takes in Wendover, Broughton and Aston Clinton. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Book live paella in HP22
Towns and villages in HP22
- Wendover
- Broughton
- Aston Clinton
- Stoke Mandeville
- Weston Turville
- Wingrave
- Whitchurch
- Bierton
- Quainton
- Broughton Crossing
- Oving
- Aston Abbotts
- Weedon
- Halton
- Burcott
- Buckland
- North Lee
- Rowsham
- Wendover Dean
- Drayton Beauchamp
- Hardwick
- Pitchcott
- Bedgrove
- Watermead
- Little Kimble
What we do in HP22
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
How paella catering works in HP22
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in HP22. We cook seafood paella, black rice and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and staff parties and work lunches.
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Cost
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including HP22
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Near you in Wendover
In Wendover, that can mean a party near The John Hampden School, The Pack Horse Public House and John Colet School, among other places. Nearby too are Wendover House School (0.7 miles south) and Parish Church of St Mary (0.6 miles south). Wendover has its own railway station: Wendover station. Other landmarks nearby include Trenchard Museum (1.2 miles north-east) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Wendover includes Haddington Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.
Catering events across HP22
Across HP22, we cook in 3 towns and 18 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Wendover, Broughton and Aston Clinton or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Parts of HP22 are within a few miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.
Wendover: For guests coming by train, Wendover station is in Wendover itself. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The John Hampden School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Planning an evening event in Wendover? 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.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How we price paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Count adults and children separately
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Common questions in HP22
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
- 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