Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Live paella catering in Blacknest, Windsor and Maidenhead
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Blacknest.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering near Blacknest
For event organisers in Blacknest
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
About our paella catering in Blacknest
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Whether it is family celebrations and christenings and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
Somewhere like Blacknest, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Blacknest (SL5)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
Catering an event in Blacknest
Blacknest is about 4 miles west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. From the centre of Blacknest to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 57 places across Windsor and Maidenhead. We cook right across the region, from Blacknest to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Silwood Park? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
We cook at events all over SL5 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on London Road and Blacknest Gate Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Beggar's Bush (1 mile south-west), Cheapside (1 mile north-west), Sunninghill (1 mile west), Ascot (2 miles west) and Woodside (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (9 miles north-west), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (9 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles west), Cookham (11 miles north-west) and Furze Platt (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (2.7 miles west). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Local schools include Sunningdale School (1.3 miles south-west) and Charters School (1.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Belvedere Arms (within half a mile south)
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Around midsummer it stays light in Blacknest until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SL5 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Blacknest hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Blacknest and the whole of Windsor and Maidenhead
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Put allergy details in writing
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Why choose paella catering in Blacknest?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
In Blacknest and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sunningdale station, about 1.3 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Common questions in Blacknest
Is Blacknest close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
- 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