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Paella Catering in Langley Common
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Langley Common. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Community events and fairs
Live paella catering in Langley Common
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Langley Common until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Paella catering in Langley Common, cooked live
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. For retirement celebrations and summer garden parties, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
Somewhere like Langley Common, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Is live paella right for your event?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Perfect for your event in Langley Common
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
Langley Common questions
Do you come out to small places like Langley Common?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Langley Common?
The closest is Wokingham station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much does paella catering cost in Langley Common?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Langley Common
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Count adults and children separately
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Planning live paella in Langley Common
Langley Common is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. For paella catering in Langley Common, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Langley Common. Langley Common is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cook.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Coombes Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wokingham station, about 2.5 miles north-east.
Paella catering in RG40 and RG41 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Langley Common Road and School Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Barkham (1 mile east), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south), California (1 mile south-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (5 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Winnersh (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (4 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Langley Common include South Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Schools near Langley Common include Bohunt School Wokingham (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bramshill Hunt pub (0.6 miles south-west)
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. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Send us the date, your venue or RG40 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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