Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Live paella catering in Dedworth, Windsor and Maidenhead
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Dedworth.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering near Dedworth
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
How our paella catering works in Dedworth
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately. Whether it is wedding breakfasts and evening food and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
In and around Dedworth, gardens and local halls are common choices. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Dedworth (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What affects the price in Dedworth
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Dedworth? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Step by step
It’s 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. Around midsummer it stays light in Dedworth until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning live paella in Dedworth
Dedworth is about 1 mile west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Events in Dedworth are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Dedworth is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Dedworth Green First School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include St Leonard's Hill (0.6 miles south) and Windsor Castle (1.9 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
For paella catering in SL4, we plan around your venue. From Ash Lane, Wolf Lane and Roses Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Dedworth, we cover Windsor (1 mile east), Oakley Green (1 mile west), Boveney (1 mile north), Clewer (1 mile north-east) and Water Oakley (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (5 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (5 miles north-west), North Ascot (5 miles south-west), Cookham (7 miles north-west), Furze Platt (6 miles north-west) and Broomhall (6 miles south). Dedworth is one of the larger places we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (1.9 miles east) and King Edward VII Hospital (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Dedworth includes Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Dedworth include Windsor Girls' School (0.8 miles east) and Windsor Girls' School (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Greene Oak pub (0.7 miles west)
Occasions we cook for in Dedworth
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Windsor & Eton Central station, about 1.7 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
Towns and villages near Dedworth
Other catering in Dedworth
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Catering across Windsor and Maidenhead, including Dedworth
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Dedworth
Could we have live paella in Sutherland Grange?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Dedworth?
The closest is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
- 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