Bracknell Forest · England
Live paella catering in Jennett's Park, Bracknell Forest
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Jennett's Park. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering for Jennett's Park events
FAQs for Jennett's Park
What’s the nearest station to Jennett's Park for guests?
Martins Heron station, in Jennett's Park itself.
We’re having a ceremony at St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Paella catering for your event in Jennett's Park
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Typical bookings include fairs, fêtes and festivals and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with paella Valenciana, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
A place like Jennett's Park often has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Jennett's Park (RG12)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Towns and villages near Jennett's Park
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Live paella in Jennett's Park: local details
Jennett's Park is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Whether your event is in the middle of Jennett's Park or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 41 places across Bracknell Forest. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Harmans Water Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Jennett's Park has its own station, Martins Heron station.
Paella catering in RG12 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Bog Lane, The Square and Mendip Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Martins Heron (1 mile east), The Warren (1 mile south-east), Harmans Water (1 mile south-west), Forest Park (1 mile south) and Bullbrook (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south-west), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Owlsmoor (4 miles south-west) and Home Farm (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (1.9 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Jennett's Park include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include Ranelagh School (0.8 miles west) and The Brakenhale School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (0.7 miles west)
Perfect for your event in Jennett's Park
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Paul, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
The process
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 while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Jennett's Park? 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Jennett's Park hosts choose us
- We cover Jennett's Park and the whole of Bracknell Forest
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
- 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