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Paella Catering for Kingwood Common events
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 Kingwood Common.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella catering in Kingwood Common
Paella catering in Kingwood Common, cooked live
There’s something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater community events and fairs and weddings and evening receptions.
In a rural place like Kingwood Common, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Kingwood Common (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Kingwood Common and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Kingwood Common: venues, travel and local tips
Kingwood Common is about 4 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Kingwood Common will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Church of Christ the King, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Kingwood Common include Greys Court (1.9 miles north-east) and Mapledurham House (3.7 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kingwood Common. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Paella catering in RG9 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Stevens Lane, Stoke Row Road and Dove Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Kingwood Common, we also cover Peppard Hill (1 mile south-east), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile east), Sonning Common (1 mile south-east), Shepherd's Green (1 mile north-east) and Highmoor Cross (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north) and Tilehurst (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (5.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Kingwood Common include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (1.3 miles south) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Unicorn pub (within half a mile south-east)
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
FAQs for Kingwood Common
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Kingwood Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What seafood can we have?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evenings in Kingwood Common stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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 set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Kingwood Common
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Occasions we cook for in Kingwood Common
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Kingwood Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Community events and fairs
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Henley-On-Thames station is about 4.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Confirm allergies by email
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
What affects the price in Kingwood Common
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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