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Live paella catering in Burghfield, Reading
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Burghfield and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering in Burghfield
Paella catering in Burghfield, made fresh on the day
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it is ready, it is served straight from the pan. We’re frequently asked to cater christenings and family gatherings and wedding breakfasts and evening food, serving paella Valenciana, mixed paella and vegan paella.
In a hamlet or village like Burghfield, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Is live paella right for your event?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Reading, including Burghfield
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Burghfield questions
What’s the nearest station to Burghfield for guests?
Theale station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Burghfield close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Live paella in Burghfield: local details
Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Whether your event is in the middle of Burghfield or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Anywhere in RG30, we can bring paella catering to you. Local streets include Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Burghfield for paella catering include Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Burghfield include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Hatchgate pub (0.6 miles east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
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What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Burghfield? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in Burghfield? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
For event organisers in Burghfield
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Burghfield
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- 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