Wokingham · England
Paella Catering in Knowl Hill
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Knowl Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella catering in Knowl Hill
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Knowl Hill. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Events in Knowl Hill and across Wokingham
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Paella catering for your event in Knowl Hill
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. On the menu are black rice, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater community events and fairs and weddings and evening receptions.
In a small place like Knowl Hill, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Live paella in Knowl Hill: local details
Knowl Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. For an event in Knowl Hill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Knowl Hill is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 2.7 miles west. Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (3 miles north) and Greenlands (4.6 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Paella catering in RG10 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Star Lane, Choseley Road and Choseley Close. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east), Bowsey Hill (1 mile west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north-west) and Wargrave (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.6 miles west) and St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles east). The countryside around Knowl Hill includes Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby, you will find Seven Stars Public House And Attached Stables (under half a mile south)
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
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Your questions about paella catering in Knowl Hill
How far is Knowl Hill from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Knowl Hill
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. In Knowl Hill, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Who books paella catering in Knowl Hill?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Company summer parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ensure each pan is labelled
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
- 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