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Paella Catering for Caversham Park Village events
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 Caversham Park Village.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering near Caversham Park Village
Paella catering for your event in Caversham Park Village
Paella is generous food: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. For community events and fairs and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella.
There may be a hall or club near Caversham Park Village if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Caversham Park Village questions
Which station should guests use for Caversham Park Village?
Reading station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
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.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Nearby places to Caversham Park Village
Other catering in Caversham Park Village
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is normally the most photographed pan.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
Occasions we cook for in Caversham Park Village
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Community events and fairs
For a christening or wedding at a church such as All Saints Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Caversham Park Village: venues, travel and local tips
Caversham Park Village is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Caversham Park Village and nearby villages. We cater in all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Caversham Park Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3.6 miles west) and Greys Court (4.3 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Foxhill Lane, Lowfield Road and Newton Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Caversham Park Village for paella catering include Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Emmer Green (1 mile west), Caversham (1 mile south-west), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Play Hatch (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Caversham Park Village include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1 mile west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.5 miles west)
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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.
Where we can cook in Caversham Park Village
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Caversham Park Village
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in Caversham Park Village? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Caversham Park Village
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
- 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