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Paella catering in HP5
We cook at events in every part of the HP5 postcode district, which takes in Chesham, Pond Park and Waterside. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Planning an event in HP5?
Places in HP5
- Chesham
- Pond Park
- Waterside
- Botley
- Bellingdon
- Latimer
- Ashley Green
- Lye Green
- Hawridge
- Orchard Leigh
- Tyler's Hill
- Asheridge
- Chartridge
- Ley Hill
- Chesham Bois
Our catering across HP5
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Our paella catering in HP5
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, 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 anniversaries and engagement parties, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana.
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
What you’ll pay
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Buckinghamshire, including HP5
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in HP5, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Near you in Chesham
Around Chesham, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Emmanuel, The Jolly Sportsman pub and Elmtree Infant and Nursery School and the streets around them. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Amersham station, about 2.6 miles south. A little further out are Amersham Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Hawridge Court (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Chesham includes Sands Bank.
Paella catering in HP5: local guide
There are 3 towns and 12 villages and hamlets in HP5, so whether your event is in Chesham, Pond Park and Chesham Bois or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Parts of HP5 are within a few miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles and cooking.
Chesham: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Emmanuel, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Cholesbury Manor House (3.5 miles north-west) and Chenies Manor House (4.3 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. In Chesham, 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’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in HP5
Which paella is most popular?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is generally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
- 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