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Live paella catering in Fulmer, Slough
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Fulmer: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Naming days and family parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
Live paella catering in Fulmer
About our paella catering in Fulmer
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, serving seafood paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella.
Somewhere as small as Fulmer, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Who books paella catering in Fulmer?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
For guests coming by train, Gerrards Cross station is about 1.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
FAQs for Fulmer
Could we have live paella in Bulstrode Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
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, including Fulmer.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Nearby places to Fulmer
Other catering in Fulmer
Fulmer: venues, travel and local tips
Fulmer is about 4 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. Events in Fulmer are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 31 places in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St James, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Bulstrode Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
For paella catering in SL3, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Fulmer Road, Alderbourne Lane and Hay Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Fulmer, we also cover Tatling End (1 mile north-east), Wexham Street (1 mile south-west), Gerrards Cross (1 mile north), Stoke Poges (2 miles south-west) and Rush Green (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Slough (4 miles south-west), Cippenham (5 miles south-west), Chalvey (4 miles south-west), Britwell (3 miles south-west), Langley (4 miles south) and Upton (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find British Airways Heritage Collection (3.5 miles south-east) and Wexham Park Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Horse Shoe Bay and Stoke Common.
- Schools near Fulmer include Khalsa Secondary Academy (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Black Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is normally the most photographed pan.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Fulmer hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evenings in Fulmer stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff