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Paella Catering in Wokingham

We cook at events in 35 towns and villages in Wokingham for paella catering, with everything cooked live on the day.

Planning an event in Wokingham?

Towns we cover in Wokingham

Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or tell us about your event for a quote.

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How paella catering works in Wokingham

Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We’re often asked to cater staff parties and work lunches and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving paella Valenciana, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.

We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks.

You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.

Prices in Wokingham

Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.

What you get with us

Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Events across Wokingham
Sangria and bar staff available
Fast service from the pan

Getting a price

Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.

Local landmarks in Reading

Locally, our events take us close to Eurospeak Language School, University of Reading library and All Nations Christian Centre. You’ll also find Former Kennet Arms (under half a mile east), Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east), Coley Primary School (under half a mile north) and Eldon Square (0.9 miles east). The nearest railway station is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. A little further out are The Oracle (within half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Reading includes Sonning Hill and Longwater.

Planning live paella in Wokingham

Across Wokingham, we cook in 5 towns and 21 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Reading, Woodley and Earley or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.

Reading: Historic houses near Reading include Mapledurham House (3.6 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a christening or wedding at a church such as All Nations Christian Centre, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. In Reading, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.

Why live paella works

Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.

We can help if you are planning any of the following:

Leaving dos and retirements
Engagement and anniversary parties
Garden parties and summer barbecues
Company summer parties

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.

Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.

Why live cooking beats a buffet

With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.

Questions to ask before you book

What the caterer needs from your venue
How dietary needs and allergies are handled
The deposit and payment dates
What the price includes, item by item

Planning for every diet

We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:

Let us know about other food at the event
Add a dietary question to your invitations
Ask for labels on each pan
Tell us how many children are coming

Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.

Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.

Before you choose a spot

The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:

A safe distance from anything that could catch
Access for unloading near the cooking spot
A level, firm spot for the burners and pans

Common questions in Wokingham

Which areas do you serve?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wokingham.

Are premium seafood options available?

We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.

Should we have more than one paella?

Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.

How much space do you need?

Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.

How much paella per person?

Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.

Do you cook it at the event?

It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.

Is the paella gluten-free?

We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.