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Live paella catering in Rose Hill, Slough
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Rose Hill and across Slough.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering in Rose Hill
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Paella catering for your event in Rose Hill
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include birthday celebrations and fairs, fêtes and festivals, serving vegan paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
Somewhere as small as Rose Hill, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Events we cater in Rose Hill
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Company summer parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Community events and fairs
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Peter's Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Nearby places to Rose Hill
Also in Rose Hill
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Put allergy details in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Live paella or other catering?
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 gives guests something to watch. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Rose Hill: venues, travel and local tips
Rose Hill is about 3 miles north-east of Maidenhead, in Slough. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Rose Hill and nearby villages. We cook in 31 places across Slough. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
Parks such as Cocksherd Wood usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Historic houses near Rose Hill include Cliveden (1 mile north-west) and Dorney Court (3.2 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Anywhere in SL1, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Rose Hill and Taplow Common Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Rose Hill, we also cover Hitchambury (1 mile south), Taplow (1 mile south-west), Burnham (1 mile south-east), Littleworth Corner (1 mile north-east) and Hedsor (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Slough (4 miles south-east), Cippenham (3 miles south-east), Chalvey (4 miles south-east), Langley (6 miles south-east), Upton (5 miles south-east) and Datchet (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (2.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Rose Hill include Taplow Lake and Littleworth Common.
- Schools near Rose Hill include Burnham Grammar School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Feathers Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Rose Hill? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Rose Hill questions
Which station should guests use for Rose Hill?
The closest is Taplow station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
- 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