Milton Keynes · England
Paella catering in MK2
Live paella catering across MK2, from Bletchley and Fenny Stratford, Fenny Stratford and Water Eaton. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in MK2
Places in MK2
Events we cater in MK2
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
Paella catering across MK2
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Typical bookings include christenings and family gatherings and office lunches and staff parties, with paella Valenciana, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Cost
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Near you in Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
You will find us cooking near Water Eaton Church Centre, Knowles Primary School and Sir Herbert Leon Academy. Also close by are Waterhall Park (0.6 miles south-east) and Captain Ridley's Shooting Party pub (under half a mile north). Bletchley and Fenny Stratford has its own railway station: Bletchley station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include Hangmans Hill (2.7 miles south-west) and Bletchley Community Hospital (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Newfoundout and Blue Lagoon Park.
Planning live paella in MK2
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in MK2, so the setting can be anything from Bletchley, Bletchley and Fenny Stratford and Fenny Stratford to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Bletchley and Fenny Stratford: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Waterhall Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Water Eaton Church Centre, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Planning an evening event in Bletchley and Fenny Stratford? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
For event organisers in MK2
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or MK2 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
FAQs for MK2
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will 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