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Paella catering in MK5
We cater across all of the MK5 postcode district, which takes in Shenley Church End, Loughton and Shenley. Everything is cooked live on the day.
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- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Every service
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About paella catering in MK5
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. On the menu are black rice, mixed paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and company summer parties.
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
What you will pay
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in MK5 and across Milton Keynes
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Shenley Church End
In Shenley Church End, that can mean a party near Denbigh School, South Loughton Valley park and Glastonbury Thorn School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central station, about 1 mile north-east. A little further out are Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre (2 miles north-east) and Milton Keynes University Hospital (2.2 miles east). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Blue Lagoon Park and Furzton Lake.
Live paella across MK5: what to know
MK5 covers everything from Westcroft, Shenley Church End and Loughton 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.
Shenley Church End: Historic houses near Shenley Church End include Bletchley Park (2.6 miles south-east) and Linford Manor (3.7 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Thinking of a picnic-style party in South Loughton Valley park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. In Shenley Church End, 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. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
Who books paella catering?
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
In MK5 and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving dos and retirements
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Confirm allergies by email
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Your questions about paella catering in MK5
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally 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