Wokingham · England
Corporate paella catering in Reading, Wokingham
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Reading.
- Summer staff parties
- Customer events
- Christmas parties
Corporate paella catering for Reading events
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Reading
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. We are often asked to cater team-building events and summer staff parties, serving vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and bowl food.
For a staff party or client event in Reading, a venue with outdoor space works well. Tell us about access and parking. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Canapé tapas
Perfect for your work event in Reading
It gets colleagues talking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Reading book us for occasions like:
- Product launches and open days
- Christmas parties
- Client and customer events
- Charity days
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3.6 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
Reading: your questions answered
Can you cook in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Reading for guests?
Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you cater in Reading?
We do. We cook at events in Reading and across Wokingham. Send us your date to check availability.
Nearby places to Reading
Other catering in Reading
The menu, dish by dish
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. After-work summer parties in Reading have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Reading for staff parties and team days
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Anywhere in RG6, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Central London is about 38 miles from Reading, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west.
Wherever your work event is in RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Reading sits on or near the A4 and A33, which makes travel to your work event easy. Other places close to Reading for corporate paella catering include Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Reading has plenty of venues and gardens for work events.
Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (less than half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near Reading include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Local schools include Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north) and Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Former Kennet Arms (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Ask staff about diets in advance
We leave the space as we found it.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff available.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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