Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Paella Catering for Braywoodside events
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 in Braywoodside.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
Live paella catering in Braywoodside
Paella catering for your event in Braywoodside
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Braywoodside. We cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and retirement celebrations.
In a hamlet or village like Braywoodside, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Braywoodside (SL6)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Braywoodside
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Braywoodside: venues, travel and local tips
Braywoodside is about 3 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Give us the address of your event in Braywoodside, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Braywoodside to Reading (10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Dorney Court (3.8 miles north-east) and St Leonard's Hill (3.9 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Parks such as Ockwells Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Paella catering in SL6 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Braywoodside for paella catering include Paley Street (1 mile north-west), Littlefield Green (1 mile west), Touchen-end (1 mile north-east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile south) and Stud Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (3 miles north), Windsor (5 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles north), North Ascot (4 miles south-east), Cookham (6 miles north) and Furze Platt (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (3.9 miles south) and St Mark's Hospital (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Braywoodside includes Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bridge House Public House And Adjoining Barn (0.5 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Braywoodside? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Common questions in Braywoodside
Can you cook in Ockwells Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Braywoodside for guests?
The closest is Maidenhead station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Put allergy details in writing
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Braywoodside until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Braywoodside
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Braywoodside and Windsor and Maidenhead:
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and family parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Holyport College, can book us as a food stall.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Places near Braywoodside
Other catering in Braywoodside
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
- 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