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Paella Catering for East Burnham events
Looking for paella catering in East Burnham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering in East Burnham
Why choose paella catering in East Burnham?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Burnham station, about 1.9 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
Paella catering in East Burnham, cooked live
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is exactly what we bring to your event in East Burnham. Popular choices include seafood paella, black rice and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and christenings and retirement celebrations.
For a rural spot like East Burnham, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Where we can cook in East Burnham
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in East Burnham
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
About the dishes
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Catering an event in East Burnham
East Burnham is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. From the centre of East Burnham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 31 places across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from East Burnham to Reading (about 17 miles away).
Historic houses near East Burnham include Cliveden (2.8 miles west) and Dorney Court (3.6 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Caldicott School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cook at events all over the SL2 postcode area. From Thompkins Lane, Stoney Lane and Hawthorn Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Farnham Royal (1 mile south-east), Britwell (1 mile south), Farnham Common (1 mile north-east), Egypt (1 mile north) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Chalvey (3 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (5 miles south-east), Ditton (5 miles south-east) and Poyle (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4.5 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near East Burnham include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near East Burnham include St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School (0.9 miles south-east) and Beechwood School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Places near East Burnham
More for events in East Burnham
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why East Burnham hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
East Burnham: your questions answered
Can you cook in Cocksherd Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like East Burnham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover East Burnham?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in East Burnham and across Slough. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much does paella catering cost in East Burnham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Around midsummer it stays light in East Burnham until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
- 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