Milton Keynes · England
Paella catering in MK16
Live paella catering across MK16, covering Newport Pagnell, Sherington and Stoke Goldington. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in MK16
Places in MK16
- Newport Pagnell
- Sherington
- Stoke Goldington
- North Crawley
- Astwood
- Chicheley
- Moulsoe
- Lathbury
- Tyringham
- Caldecote
- Broughton
- Willen
- Tongwell
Catering in MK16
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
Postcodes nearby
Across Milton Keynes
Every town in Milton Keynes
Areas we cover
Paella catering across MK16
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We are frequently asked to cater retirement celebrations and big birthdays, serving chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Cost
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Milton Keynes, including MK16
- A quote that spells everything out
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or MK16 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Newport Pagnell
Around Newport Pagnell, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near The Plough pub, Cedars Primary School and Ousedale School. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Wolverton station, roughly 3.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Midsummer Place (3 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Historical Society Museum (within half a mile north-east). For a walk before or after the party, there is Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
Catering events across MK16
MK16 covers everything from Newport Pagnell, Broughton and Willen to 11 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Newport Pagnell: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Bede (Roman Catholic), a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Cedars Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Evenings in Newport Pagnell stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we normally call guests over.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
MK16: your questions answered
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
- 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