Bracknell Forest · England
Paella Catering in Home Farm
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Home Farm. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Home Farm?
About our paella catering in Home Farm
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Home Farm. On the menu are vegetable paella, vegan paella and black rice, and we are frequently booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
In a rural place like Home Farm, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Home Farm (RG12, RG45, RG40)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Home Farm questions
What’s the nearest station to Home Farm for guests?
Bracknell station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Home Farm close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cover Home Farm?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Home Farm. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in Home Farm until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- 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.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Home Farm? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Send allergies to us in writing
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Towns and villages near Home Farm
What else we do in Home Farm
Paella catering around Home Farm
Home Farm is about 1 mile north-east of Crowthorne, in Bracknell Forest. Give us the address of your event in Home Farm, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of Bracknell Forest takes in RG12, RG45 and RG40, so your event can be anywhere in it. From West Road, South Road and Wheldon Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Wooden Hill (1 mile east), Great Hollands (1 mile north-east), Hanworth (1 mile east), Birch Hill (1 mile east) and Crowthorne (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Sandhurst (3 miles south), Wick Hill (3 miles north-east), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north-east), Binfield (3 miles north), Quelm Park (3 miles north-east) and Whitegrove (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Staff College Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Home Farm includes Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include Easthampstead Park Community School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Golden Retriever pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Why choose paella catering in Home Farm?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Home Farm, people book us for events such as:
- Retirement celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Birthday celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bracknell station, about 2 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- 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