Slough · England
Corporate paella catering in Datchet, Slough
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Datchet. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Christmas parties
- Summer parties for staff
- Client hospitality
Corporate paella catering in Datchet
About our corporate paella catering in Datchet
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. Popular choices include canapé tapas, paella lunches and bowl food, and we are regularly asked to cater team days and launches and open days.
Around Datchet, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Paella suits all of them. Everything is cooked from scratch at your work event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
FAQs for Datchet
Which station should guests use for Datchet?
Datchet has its own station: Datchet station.
Is Datchet close to London?
About 21 miles from central London.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Why choose corporate paella catering in Datchet?
It needs no kitchen, so courtyards and outdoor spaces work.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fundraisers
- Conference lunches
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Product launches and open days
For staff and clients coming by train, Datchet station is in Datchet itself.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a Christmas party in Datchet, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Let us know how long people have to eat
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning a team event in Datchet
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. From the centre of Datchet to the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 31 towns and villages in Slough. Our events stretch from Datchet to Guildford (16 miles away).
Central London is about 21 miles from Datchet, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Nearby historic houses include Frogmore House (1 mile south-west) and Windsor Castle (1.2 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Here we cover the SL3 postcode area, so your work event can be anywhere in it. That could mean a work event in a garden on High Street, London Road and Percy Place or the roads around them. Other places close to Datchet for corporate paella catering include Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north) and Huntercombe (4 miles north-west). Datchet is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with plenty of venues for work events.
Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (1.2 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Churchmead School (within half a mile north-west) and St George's School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Stag pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (2 miles north)
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
A paella lunch feeds a team fast, with every diet covered.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
What affects the price in Datchet
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Places near Datchet
More for events in Datchet
- 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