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Paella catering in HP23

Planning an event in HP23? We cook in Drayton Beauchamp and every street in between, with live paella cooked at your venue.

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    Our paella catering in HP23

    We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include weddings, from canapés to evening food and engagement and anniversary parties, with black rice, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.

    The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring.

    1. Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
    2. We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
    3. Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
    4. We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
    5. Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.

    Pricing in HP23

    The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.

    Why choose Love Paella

    • Served hot, straight from the pan
    • Real theatre, not just catering
    • Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
    • We cover HP23 and the whole of Buckinghamshire

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    Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.

    Near you in Drayton Beauchamp

    You will find us cooking near Tring School, Goldfield Infants' and Nursery School and Tring Park, among other places. The closest station to Drayton Beauchamp is Tring station, about 3 miles east. A little further out are Hawridge Court (4.9 miles south-east) and Trenchard Museum (2 miles south-west). The countryside around Drayton Beauchamp includes Dancersend and Pavis Wood.

    Live paella across HP23: what to know

    From Drayton Beauchamp to 1 villages and hamlets, events across HP23 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.

    Drayton Beauchamp: Historic houses near Drayton Beauchamp include Cholesbury Manor House (3.6 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. In Drayton Beauchamp, 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. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.

    Cook it yourself or book a caterer?

    Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.

    For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.

    Before you choose a spot

    If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:

    • Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
    • Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
    • Flat, firm ground for the cooking area

    Diets, allergies and planning

    A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:

    • Send allergies to us in writing
    • Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
    • Request clear labels at the serving table
    • Tell us what else is being served

    The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.

    Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.

    What’s in the pans

    Black rice

    Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.

    Paella Valenciana

    Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.

    Why live paella works

    Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.

    Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:

    • Leaving dos and retirements
    • Wedding breakfasts and evening food
    • Family celebrations and christenings
    • Community events and fairs

    Questions from HP23

    Is live paella good for a large crowd?

    Yes, that’s what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.

    What about pudding?

    We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.

    Can you cook halal paella?

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

    How does live paella catering work?

    We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.

    Can paella be the only main course?

    It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.

    Can you supply plates?

    Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.

    Can you do sangria?

    Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.

    • 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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