Wokingham · England
Corporate paella catering in California, Wokingham
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in California. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Training days and conferences
- Team days
- Fundraisers
Planning an event in California?
Dishes our guests love
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Corporate paella catering for your work event in California
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. For team days and client hospitality, we can cook Spanish desserts, bowl food and vegan and vegetarian paella for your guests.
An away day near California is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Places near California
Other catering in California
Common questions in California
Could we have live paella in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for California?
The closest is Crowthorne station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you come to California?
We do. We cook at events in California and across Wokingham. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What affects the price in California
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Perfect for your work event in California
It is fast to serve to a crowd, which matters when time is tight.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Fundraisers
- Team-building events
- End-of-year celebrations
- Company summer parties
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Crowthorne station, about 2.4 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Where we can cook in California
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in California
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your work event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In California, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You choose paellas, canapés and extras.
- We provide the paperwork.
- The paella cooks as your team gathers.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Planning corporate paella catering in California? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
We serve at the agreed time, whether that is a lunch break or an evening party.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Work events in California: access and travel
California is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. For corporate paella catering in California, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around California. We cook in 35 places in Wokingham. We cook right across the region, from California to Reading (about 7 miles away).
California is about 35 miles from central London, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events.
Wherever your work event is in RG40, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your work event could be at a home on Warren Lane, White Horse Lane and Fernbank or the roads around them. We also cook at work events in Arborfield Garrison (1 mile west), Finchampstead (1 mile south-east), Barkham (1 mile north), Langley Common (1 mile north-west) and Eversley (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-east), Woodley (5 miles north), Earley (5 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles east) and Lower Earley (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (4.7 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Horseshoe Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Oak pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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