Milton Keynes · England
Paella catering in MK17
Hosting a party in MK17? We cover Glebe Farm, Woburn Sands and Aspley Guise and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Paella catering in MK17
Towns and villages in MK17
- Glebe Farm
- Woburn Sands
- Aspley Guise
- Newton Longville
- Stoke Hammond
- Woburn
- Bow Brickhill
- Great Horwood
- Wavendon
- Drayton Parslow
- Great Brickhill
- Mursley
- Aspley Heath
- Swanbourne
- Nash
- Tingrith
- Whaddon
- Little Brickhill
- Little Horwood
- Salford
- Eversholt
- Lower End
- Hulcote
- Speedwell
- Salden
- Newton Leys
- Kingston
- Water Eaton
What we do in MK17
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
About paella catering in MK17
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in MK17. Popular choices include mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for weddings, from canapés to evening food and christenings and family gatherings.
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- 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.
Cost
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- We cover MK17 and the whole of Milton Keynes
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Near you in Glebe Farm
Events here are frequently close to Walton High, Church of St Mary and St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary. Glebe Farm’s nearest station is Woburn Sands station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rugemont Castle (3.5 miles east) and Milton Keynes University Hospital (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Glebe Farm include Blue Lagoon Park and Caldecotte Lake.
Catering events across MK17
There are 3 towns and 23 villages and hamlets in MK17, so whether your event is in Newton Leys, Kingston and Glebe Farm or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Glebe Farm: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. In Glebe Farm, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Events we cater in MK17
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.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in MK17 book us for events such as:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about other food at the event
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not 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.
Questions from MK17
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
- 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