Bracknell Forest · England
Paella Catering for Owlsmoor events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Owlsmoor. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering in Owlsmoor
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention any other courses or food
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have seats for most of your guests
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Paella catering in Owlsmoor, made fresh on the day
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. On the menu are vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for family celebrations and christenings and retirement and leaving parties.
In and around Owlsmoor, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Owlsmoor (GU47, RG45)
- County
- Bracknell Forest
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Owlsmoor 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 is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Common questions in Owlsmoor
Can you cater a reception after a service at St George's 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Owlsmoor?
Sandhurst station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Where we can cook in Owlsmoor
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Catering an event in Owlsmoor
Owlsmoor is about 1 mile north of Sandhurst, in Bracknell Forest. Events in Owlsmoor are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Sandhurst station is about 1.1 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Owlsmoor Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cater events across the GU47 and RG45 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Oak Avenue, South Road and Church Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Owlsmoor, we cover Sandhurst (1 mile south), College Town (1 mile south), Crowthorne (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (2 miles south) and Frogmore (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bracknell (4 miles north), Wick Hill (5 miles north-east), Priestwood (5 miles north), Lawrence Hill (5 miles north), Binfield (5 miles north) and Quelm Park (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Pinewood Hospital (2 miles north) and Staff College Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Sandhurst School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Iron Duke pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Royal Military Academy Library (1.4 miles south-east)
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Places near Owlsmoor
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Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Owlsmoor? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What affects the price in Owlsmoor
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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