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Paella catering in MK3
We cook at events in every part of the MK3 postcode district, which takes in Bletchley, Furzton and Newton Leys. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
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What we do in MK3
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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Our paella catering in MK3
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and big birthdays, with mixed paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What you will pay
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in MK3 and across Milton Keynes
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Landmarks near Bletchley
Locally, our events take us close to St. Mary's Church, Waterhall Park and Lord Grey Academy, among other places. Other local landmarks include Holne Chase Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and The George pub (less than half a mile south-east). Bletchley has its own railway station: Bletchley station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find Bletchley Community Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and Hangmans Hill (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bletchley include Newfoundout and Blue Lagoon Park.
Catering events across MK3
From Bletchley, Bletchley and Fenny Stratford and Furzton to 0 villages and hamlets, events across MK3 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Bletchley: Nearby historic houses include Bletchley Park (less than half a mile north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Holne Chase Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Around midsummer it stays light in Bletchley until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Diets, allergies and planning
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:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention any other courses or food
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Why live paella works
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In MK3, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and family gatherings
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Questions from MK3
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
- 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