Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Live paella catering in Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Maidenhead.
- Naming days and family parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Milestone birthday parties
Book paella catering in Maidenhead
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Paella catering for your event in Maidenhead
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. We are often asked to cater company summer parties and anniversary celebrations, with vegetable paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Gardens in Maidenhead range from small patios to big lawns, and most can work for live paella. Have a gazebo ready in case of showers. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Maidenhead (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Maidenhead
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Maidenhead and across Windsor and Maidenhead
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning live paella in Maidenhead
Maidenhead is about 27 miles west of London, in Windsor and Maidenhead. From the centre of Maidenhead to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Maidenhead is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Maidenhead include Dorney Court (3 miles south-east) and Cliveden (3.2 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Maidenhead station, about 0.5 miles south-east.
Here we cover the SL6 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street Mall, High Street and Laggan Square or the roads around them. With the A4 and A308 close by, Maidenhead is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Boyn Hill (1 mile south-west), Furze Platt (1 mile north), Cox Green (1 mile south-west), Pinkneys Green (1 mile north-west) and Bray Wick (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Windsor (5 miles south-east), North Ascot (7 miles south), Dedworth (5 miles south-east), Broomhall (10 miles south-east), South Ascot (9 miles south) and Old Windsor (8 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Windsor and Maidenhead, Maidenhead has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Well-known places in the area include The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.2 miles east) and St Mark's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Maidenhead include Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School (within half a mile south-west) and Desborough College (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Windsor Castle pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Why choose paella catering in Maidenhead?
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Maidenhead, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Company summer parties
- Summer garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Braywick Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Around midsummer it stays light in Maidenhead until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- 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 sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Maidenhead: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints' Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Braywick Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
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