Bracknell Forest · England
Paella Catering in Hawthorn Hill
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Hawthorn Hill.
- Big birthdays
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella catering in Hawthorn Hill
Catering an event in Hawthorn Hill
Hawthorn Hill is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. From the centre of Hawthorn Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 41 places across Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Hawthorn Hill to Reading (10 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Bracknell station is about 3.2 miles away.
Wherever your event is in RG42, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Ascot Road and Maidenhead Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Nuptown (1 mile south-east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile south-west), Moss End (1 mile south-west), Braywoodside (1 mile north) and Tickleback Row (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (8 miles south), Wick Hill (3 miles south), Priestwood (3 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles south-west) and Great Hollands (4 miles south).
A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (4 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.9 miles south). Open spaces near Hawthorn Hill include Weycock Hill and Bray Pit.
Paella catering in Hawthorn Hill, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Popular choices include vegetable paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday celebrations and summer garden parties.
For a rural spot like Hawthorn Hill, 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. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Hawthorn Hill (RG42)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why choose live paella in Hawthorn Hill?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Questions from Hawthorn Hill
Is Hawthorn Hill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cover Hawthorn Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hawthorn Hill and the rest of Bracknell Forest. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Bracknell Forest included. Find your area.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How much does paella catering cost in Hawthorn Hill?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Towns and villages near Hawthorn Hill
Also in Hawthorn Hill
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Hawthorn Hill
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday celebrations
Historic houses near Hawthorn Hill include St Leonard's Hill (3.8 miles east) and Dorney Court (4.3 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Hawthorn Hill? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have seats for most of your guests
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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