Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Paella Catering in Oakley Green
Looking for paella catering in Oakley Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Planning an event in Oakley Green?
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Paella catering for your event in Oakley Green
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include weddings and evening receptions and garden parties and summer barbecues, with paella Valenciana, black rice and vegetable paella.
For a rural spot like Oakley Green, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Oakley Green (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
More for events in Oakley Green
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Around midsummer it stays light in Oakley Green until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, your venue or SL4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Oakley Green questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Oakley Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in Oakley Green?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Oakley Green and across Windsor and Maidenhead. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Windsor and Maidenhead. See all areas.
What if the weather’s bad?
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.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Events we cater in Oakley Green
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
Nearby historic houses include St Leonard's Hill (1 mile south-east) and Dorney Court (1.6 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Oakley Green: venues, travel and local tips
Oakley Green is about 1 mile west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. For paella catering in Oakley Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Oakley Green to Reading (about 14 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Sutherland Grange? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Here we cover the SL4 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Bishops Farm Close, Dedworth Road and Oakley Green Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Dedworth (1 mile east), Water Oakley (1 mile north-west), Boveney (1 mile north-east), Fifield (1 mile west) and Windsor (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (4 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (4 miles north-west), North Ascot (4 miles south), Cookham (6 miles north-west), Furze Platt (5 miles north-west) and Broomhall (6 miles south).
A little further out are Windsor Castle (2.6 miles east) and The History On Wheels Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include Windsor Girls' School (1.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Greene Oak pub (under half a mile east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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