Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Live paella catering in Brookside, Windsor and Maidenhead
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Brookside.
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella catering in Brookside
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
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.
Paella catering in Brookside, cooked live
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. For wedding breakfasts and evening food and summer garden parties, we can cook vegetable paella, black rice and seafood paella and more.
In a small place like Brookside, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Brookside (SL5, SL4)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Planning live paella in Brookside
Brookside is about 3 miles east of Wick Hill, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Tell us where your event in Brookside will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cook right across the region, from Brookside to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near Brookside include St Leonard's Hill (3.2 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Chapel of St Mary and St John, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cook at events all over SL5 and SL4 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as New Road, The Avenue and Coach Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in North Ascot (1 mile south-west), Plaistow Green (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north-east), Ascot (1 mile south-east) and Winkfield (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (4 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), Cookham (9 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (1 mile south) and The Lexicon (3 miles west). Open spaces near Brookside include Virginia Water Lake.
- Local schools include Ascot Heath Church of England Junior School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Hunt pub (under half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Brookside? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. Around midsummer it stays light in Brookside 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’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Brookside
Is Brookside too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Brookside?
The closest is Ascot station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Confirm allergies by email
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Have seats for most of your guests
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
- 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