West Berkshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Stanmore, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Stanmore. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Team-building days
- Customer events
- Summer parties for staff
Corporate paella catering in Stanmore
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. December events in Stanmore are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- 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
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your work event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
How our corporate paella catering works in Stanmore
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. Typical bookings include charity and fundraising events and team lunches, serving bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts.
An away day near Stanmore is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your work event, not reheated.
- Area
- Stanmore (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your work event in Stanmore
It includes everyone: every diet gets a hot main.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Stanmore and West Berkshire:
- Team-building days
- Client hospitality
- Conference lunches
- Summer parties for staff
Central London is about 52 miles from Stanmore, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Also in Stanmore
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
The space is left clean and tidy.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events typically 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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Stanmore
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Stanmore
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Paella lunches
About the dishes
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Common questions in Stanmore
Is Stanmore close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Stanmore?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
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.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cook at offices in central London?
Often, yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We will confirm with facilities.
Planning a team event in Stanmore
Stanmore is about 8 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG20, we can cook for your guests. Stanmore is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in RG20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For work events just outside Stanmore, we cover Catmore (2 miles north-west), West Ilsley (2 miles north), Brightwalton (3 miles west), Brightwalton Green (3 miles west) and Farnborough (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (13 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south), Hungerford (11 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stanmore include Churn Hill.
- 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