Wokingham · England
Live paella catering in Shurlock Row, Wokingham
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Shurlock Row: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella catering for Shurlock Row events
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
How our paella catering works in Shurlock Row
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. We are often asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and big birthdays, serving vegetable paella, black rice and mixed paella.
In a rural place like Shurlock Row, the setting does plenty of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Shurlock Row: venues, travel and local tips
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. From the centre of Shurlock Row to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Twyford station is about 2.5 miles away.
We cover events in every part of the RG10 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Not far away are South Lake and Weycock Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile east)
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Your questions about paella catering in Shurlock Row
What’s the nearest station to Shurlock Row for guests?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Shurlock Row close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Shurlock Row? 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.
- Contact us 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.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Why choose paella catering in Shurlock Row?
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Big birthdays
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Shurlock Row
What else we do in Shurlock Row
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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