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Corporate Paella Catering for Shinfield events
Paella 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 in Shinfield.
- Office lunches and away days
- Product launches and open days
- Team-building days
Corporate paella catering in Shinfield
Why choose corporate paella catering in Shinfield?
It brings teams together.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Launches and open days
- Team-building events
- Training days and conferences
- Office lunches and away days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
How our corporate paella catering works in Shinfield
A paella station turns lunch into part of the event. For office lunches and away days and end-of-year celebrations, we can cook canapé tapas, paella lunches and vegan and vegetarian paella and more.
Teams near Shinfield frequently go for an outdoor lunch or summer party. Tell us about the site and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Towns and villages near Shinfield
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Common questions in Shinfield
Can you cook in Pearman's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Shinfield for guests?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How does payment work for businesses?
Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how we work.
Can staff get involved?
Teams frequently enjoy watching and asking questions. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is live paella right for your work event?
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Shinfield hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Shinfield for staff parties and team days
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. From the centre of Shinfield to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (4.5 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. Shinfield is about 37 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Corporate paella catering in RG2 is planned around your venue. We can cater a work event on streets such as Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way. If your venue is just outside Shinfield, we also cover Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Shinfield has plenty of venues and gardens for work events.
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Shinfield includes Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Shinfield include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bell & Bottle pub (within half a mile south-east)
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Shinfield, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; 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.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your work event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What corporate paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
Dishes our guests love
Paella lunches
Paella is a quick, hot lunch for a crowd.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Ask facilities what documents they need from us
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shinfield? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
- 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