Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Paella Catering for Paley Street events
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 for events in Paley Street.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering in Paley Street
Paella catering in Paley Street, cooked live
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. For community events and fairs and company summer parties, we can cook mixed paella, vegan paella and seafood paella for your guests.
For a rural spot like Paley Street, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Paley Street (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Paley Street
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
In Paley Street and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For guests coming by train, Maidenhead station is about 2.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
What paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
Send us the date, your venue or SL6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in Paley Street 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning live paella in Paley Street
Paley Street is about 3 miles south of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Anywhere in SL6, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Paley Street include Dorney Court (3.8 miles north-east) and St Leonard's Hill (4.2 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Holyport College, can book us as a food stall.
For paella catering in SL6, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Sheepcote Lane and Paley Street; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the B3024, Paley Street is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover events in Braywoodside (1 mile south-east), Littlefield Green (1 mile west), Touchen-end (1 mile east), Stud Green (1 mile north-east) and White Waltham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidenhead (3 miles north), Windsor (5 miles east), North Ascot (5 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north), Furze Platt (4 miles north) and Dedworth (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (3.1 miles north) and The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit and Weycock Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bridge House Public House And Adjoining Barn (within half a mile south-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Paley Street
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Windsor and Maidenhead, including Paley Street
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Your questions about paella catering in Paley Street
How far is Paley Street from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Paley Street too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
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Where we can cook in Paley Street
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Paley Street
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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