Milton Keynes · England
Paella catering in MK4
Planning an event in MK4? We cook in Westcroft, Tattenhoe and Milton Keynes and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Planning an event in MK4?
Places in MK4
Our catering across MK4
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About paella catering in MK4
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. On the menu are seafood paella, black rice and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for company summer parties and community events and fairs.
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Prices in MK4
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Milton Keynes, including MK4
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Local landmarks in Westcroft
We cook for events around Shenley Brook End School, Oxley Park Academy and Nut & Squirrel pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Holley/Cornelius Collection (2.3 miles east) and Bletchley Community Hospital (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Westcroft includes Furzton Lake and Blue Lagoon Park.
Paella catering in MK4: local guide
Across MK4, we cook in 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Bletchley, Furzton and Westcroft to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Westcroft: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Milton Keynes Central station, about 2.4 miles north-east. Nearby historic houses include Bletchley Park (2.4 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Evenings in Westcroft 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.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us what else is being served
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in MK4, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
MK4: your questions answered
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How much does paella catering cost in MK4?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
- 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