Wokingham · England
Corporate paella catering in Newtown, Wokingham
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Newtown.
- Customer events
- Open days and launches
- Office lunches and away days
Planning an event in Newtown?
Business events near Newtown
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. For a work event in Newtown, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Reading station, about 1.1 miles west. Newtown is about 37 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
For corporate paella catering in RG1, RG6 and RG4, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater work events in Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Newtown has lots of places to hold a work event.
Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Bulmershe College (under half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Fisherman's Cottage pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
Corporate paella catering in Newtown, made fresh on the day
Summer parties, lunches, team days and client events are all on our list, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. For customer events and team-building days, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, paella lunches and vegan and vegetarian paella and more.
Around Newtown, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Live paella works in all of them. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
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Questions from Newtown
Is Newtown close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Newtown? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price corporate paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. December events in Newtown are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
Perfect for your work event in Newtown
It’s memorable, in a way a sandwich platter never is.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Newtown book us for events such as:
- Client and customer events
- Summer parties for staff
- Charity and fundraising events
- Team-building events
Historic houses near Newtown include Mapledurham House (4.3 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, quick to serve to a big team.
Canapé tapas
One-bite tapas served by staff during receptions.
Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches and struggle with diets. Paella handles diets with separate pans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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