Wokingham · England
Paella Catering in Emmbrook
Looking for paella catering in Emmbrook? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Live paella catering in Emmbrook
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we usually call guests over.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Paella catering in Emmbrook, cooked live
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. That is why it works for so many events. Popular choices include vegetable paella, black rice and vegan paella, and we are frequently booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and family celebrations and christenings.
Around Emmbrook, events are often in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Nearby places to Emmbrook
What else we do in Emmbrook
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Emmbrook, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Emmbrook? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Emmbrook
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Emmbrook and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Woosehill Community Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
Emmbrook: venues, travel and local tips
Emmbrook is about 1 mile north of Wokingham, in Wokingham. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Emmbrook and the surrounding area. We cater in 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Emmbrook to Reading (6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wokingham station, about 0.9 miles south-east. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Emmbrook Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the RG41 and RG40 postcode area. Local streets include Marks Road, Walter Road and Ashton Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Emmbrook, we cover Woosehill (1 mile south), Wokingham (1 mile south), Winnersh (1 mile north-west), Sindlesham (1 mile west) and Hurst (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Reading (6 miles west), Woodley (3 miles north-west), Earley (3 miles west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Emmbrook has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.5 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Emmbrook includes Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Emmbrook include The Emmbrook School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Emmbrook Inn (under half a mile south)
Where we can cook in Emmbrook
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
Emmbrook: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Emmbrook?
Wokingham station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Woosehill Community Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Emmbrook. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Emmbrook
- Events in Emmbrook and across Wokingham
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
What affects the price in Emmbrook
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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 will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Emmbrook? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
- 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