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Live paella catering in Egypt, Slough
Planning paella catering in Egypt? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Egypt?
Paella catering in Egypt, cooked live
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. We are often asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and community events and fairs, serving chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and seafood paella.
In a hamlet or village like Egypt, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s generally the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Egypt until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Nearby places to Egypt
What else we do in Egypt
Organising for someone else?
If you’re 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 keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Egypt questions
Is Egypt too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Egypt?
The closest is Burnham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
Do you cover Egypt?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Egypt and across Slough. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Planning live paella in Egypt
Egypt is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. For paella catering in Egypt, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Egypt is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough we cover. We cook right across the region, from Egypt to Reading (17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Burnham station is about 2.9 miles away. Historic houses near Egypt include Cliveden (3 miles west) and Dorney Court (4.6 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
This part of Slough takes in SL2, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Cages Wood Drive, Hammond End and The Avenue or the roads around them. For events just outside Egypt, we cover Farnham Common (1 mile south-east), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), East Burnham (1 mile south), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (5 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wexham Park Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Egypt include Caldicott School (0.8 miles south) and Beechwood School (1.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Egypt
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
- 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