Milton Keynes · England
Paella catering in MK20
Paella, tapas and desserts across MK20, from Caldecote. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across MK20
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Events we cater in MK20
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- All catering
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Our paella catering in MK20
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and big birthdays, serving mixed paella, black rice and vegetable paella.
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Cost
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Caldecote
In Caldecote, that can mean a party near Church of St Mary Magdalene, King's Arms Public House and Tickford Park Primary School, among other places. You will also find Gyosei International School UK (1.2 miles south) and Ousedale School (0.9 miles north-west). Caldecote’s nearest station is Milton Keynes Central station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Milton Keynes University Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Historical Society Museum (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Caldecote includes Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
Live paella across MK20: what to know
MK20 covers everything from Caldecote to 1 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Caldecote: For guests coming by train, Milton Keynes Central station is about 3.5 miles away. Historic houses near Caldecote include Linford Manor (1.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. In Caldecote, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually 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
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
Planning paella catering in MK20? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Is live paella right for you?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Tell us what else is being served
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we usually call guests over.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
MK20 questions
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
- 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