Wokingham · England
Live paella catering in Sindlesham, Wokingham
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Sindlesham.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering for Sindlesham events
Paella catering around Sindlesham
Sindlesham is about 2 miles north-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. For an event in Sindlesham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Sindlesham. Sindlesham is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cook.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Catherine, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bearwood Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
For paella catering in RG41, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Mayfield Mews, May Fields and New Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Winnersh (1 mile north), Woosehill (1 mile south-east), Emmbrook (1 mile east), Wokingham (2 miles south-east) and Woodley (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Reading (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (4 miles north) and Charvil (4 miles north).
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (less than half a mile north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include The Forest School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Walters Arms (within half a mile south-east)
Paella catering for your event in Sindlesham
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include big birthdays and wedding breakfasts and evening food, serving black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
Somewhere as small as Sindlesham, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Occasions we cook for in Sindlesham
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For guests coming by train, Winnersh station is about 0.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
Other catering in Sindlesham
Common questions in Sindlesham
Could we have live paella in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Catherine?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How much does paella catering cost in Sindlesham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Sindlesham
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Sindlesham
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Sindlesham, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Sindlesham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sindlesham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a 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