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Paella Catering in Huntercombe
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Huntercombe and Slough, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering near Huntercombe
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Huntercombe? 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 a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella catering for your event in Huntercombe
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. For birthday celebrations and garden parties and summer barbecues, we will put together a menu of paella Valenciana, seafood paella and black rice and more.
There may be a hall or club near Huntercombe if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Live paella in Huntercombe: local details
Huntercombe is about 2 miles west of Slough, in Slough. For paella catering in Huntercombe, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Huntercombe is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we cook. Our events stretch from Huntercombe to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Haymill Valley? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, Burnham station is in Huntercombe itself.
Here we cover the SL1, SL6 and SL2 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Clare Road and Conway Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Burnham (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile south-east), Lake End (1 mile south-west), Dorney (1 mile south) and Dorney Reach (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Langley (5 miles east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Stoke Poges (3 miles north-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east) and Farnham Common (3 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Huntercombe has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Nearby you will also find The History On Wheels Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Windsor Castle (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Huntercombe include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (0.7 miles north-west) and Westgate School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Olde Huntercombe Arms (under half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.7 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Huntercombe
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
How we price paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- 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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Huntercombe questions
Which station should guests use for Huntercombe?
Huntercombe has its own station: Burnham station.
How far is Huntercombe from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
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.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Also near Huntercombe
Other catering in Huntercombe
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Mention any other courses or food
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It’s the pan people photograph.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
- 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