Wokingham · England
Corporate Paella Catering in Waltham St Lawrence
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Waltham St Lawrence. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Team-building events
- Open days and launches
- Team lunches
Corporate paella catering in Waltham St Lawrence
Corporate paella catering in Waltham St Lawrence, cooked live
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so even a big team eats quickly. Whether it is office lunches and away days and fundraisers, we will put together a menu of bowl food, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts and more.
An away day near Waltham St Lawrence is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your work event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Waltham St Lawrence, 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.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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How we price corporate paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Waltham St Lawrence?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover Waltham St Lawrence and the whole of Wokingham
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Nearby places to Waltham St Lawrence
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Business events near Waltham St Lawrence
Waltham St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. For corporate paella catering in Waltham St Lawrence, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Waltham St Lawrence. We cater in all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Central London is about 31 miles from Waltham St Lawrence, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Twyford station, about 2.6 miles west.
We cover work events in every part of the RG10 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, Halls Lane and Broadmoor Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Waltham St Lawrence, we also cover Kiln Green (1 mile north-west), Shurlock Row (1 mile south), Hungerford (1 mile south), The Holt (2 miles north-west) and Hare Hatch (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
What’s in the pans
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
Questions from Waltham St Lawrence
Is Waltham St Lawrence too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Waltham St Lawrence?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
Perfect for your work event in Waltham St Lawrence
It gets colleagues talking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Waltham St Lawrence book us for events such as:
- Conferences and training days
- End-of-year celebrations
- Open days and launches
- Team-building events
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (4.7 miles north). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
We leave the space as we found it.
Churros or Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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