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Live paella catering in Horton, Slough
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Horton.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering for Horton events
Paella catering for your event in Horton
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and we are often booked for retirement celebrations and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
In a small place like Horton, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Horton
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Community events and fairs
Parks such as Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
Common questions in Horton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Live paella in Horton: local details
Horton is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Slough. For an event in Horton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 31 places across Slough. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Colnbrook Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Historic houses near Horton include Frogmore House (2.5 miles west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Here we cover the SL3 and TW19 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Stanwell Road, Bells Lane and Foundry Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Horton, we cover Brands Hill (1 mile north), Colnbrook (1 mile north-east), Sunnymeads (1 mile west), Poyle (1 mile north-east) and Wraysbury (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Upton Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). Open spaces near Horton include Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Langley Grammar School (2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Five Bells Public House (less than half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Horton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
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What else we do in Horton
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Horton, 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. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Horton, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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- 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