West Berkshire · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Spencers Wood events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Spencers Wood.
- Customer events
- Training days and conferences
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Spencers Wood?
What’s in the pans
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock, so everyone eats well.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Corporate paella catering in Spencers Wood, made fresh on the day
Live paella makes lunch an activity. For customer events and conference lunches, we can cook bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts.
Work events near Spencers Wood might be at a farm venue, a barn or the office grounds. Live paella works in all of them. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Spencers Wood (RG7, RG2)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Get facilities approval early
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Ask staff about diets in advance
The cooking area stays tidy.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
FAQs for Spencers Wood
Which station should guests use for Spencers Wood?
Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Spencers Wood close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can staff get involved?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will see what works.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you work in winter?
Yes, where the venue has a covered, ventilated space to cook. December dates go fast.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Spencers Wood?
It gets colleagues talking around the pans.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Team-building events
- Training days and conferences
- Open days and launches
- Summer staff parties
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
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffet food sits out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. December events in Spencers Wood are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We check the date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We send any documents your venue needs.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It’s served quickly, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
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.
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Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Facilities approval and any site rules
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Nearby places to Spencers Wood
Also in Spencers Wood
Business events near Spencers Wood
Spencers Wood is about 4 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. We cook at work events in gardens, halls and venues around Spencers Wood and the surrounding area. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire.
Historic houses near Spencers Wood include Stratfield Saye House (3.3 miles south). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Central London is about 38 miles from Spencers Wood, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7 and RG2, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. We can cater a work event on streets such as The Square, Green End Close and Salmon Close. We also cook at work events in Grazeley (1 mile west), Swallowfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles south-west), Riseley (2 miles south) and Arborfield Cross (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Spencers Wood has lots of places to hold a work event.
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (1.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.9 miles north). Not far away are Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Ryeish Green School (0.6 miles north) and Lambs Lane Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Farriers Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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