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Live paella catering in Green Park, Reading
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Green Park: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
Planning an event in Green Park?
How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
Send us the date, your venue or RG2 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Paella catering in Green Park, made fresh on the day
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. For engagement and anniversary parties and naming days and family parties, we can cook vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and black rice for your guests.
Somewhere like Green Park, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Where we can cook in Green Park
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Green Park questions
Do you come out to small places like Green Park?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Green Park from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Which paella is most popular?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you cater in Green Park?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Green Park and across Reading. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. In Green Park, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Green Park. 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 us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Live paella in Green Park: local details
Green Park is about 2 miles south of Reading, in Reading. From the centre of Green Park to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Green Park is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Paul's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Reading Green Park station is about 0.5 miles away.
We cook at events all over RG2, RG30 and RG7 and the streets around it. From Sunapee Road, Flagstaff Road and Longwater Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Great Lea Common (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile east), Whitley Wood (1 mile south-east), Coley Park (1 mile north) and Three Mile Cross (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.2 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (3.4 miles south). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include John Madejski Academy (1.3 miles east)
Occasions we cook for in Green Park
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Historic houses near Green Park include Mapledurham House (4.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
Also near Green Park
Other catering in Green Park
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
- 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