Slough · England
Paella Catering for Slough events
Looking for paella catering in Slough? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Slough?
About the dishes
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
How our paella catering works in Slough
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it’s served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and retirement celebrations, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
In a town the size of Slough, live paella works at home, at hired venues and at work. Town-centre venues can have tight access, so tell us about loading. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Planning live paella in Slough
Slough is about 22 miles west of London, in Slough. Tell us where your event in Slough will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 31 places across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Slough station, about 0.7 miles east. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Michael and All Angels, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Anywhere in SL1, SL3, SL2 and SL6, we can bring paella catering to you. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Slough sits on or near the A4 and A332, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Chalvey (1 mile south), Cippenham (1 mile west), Britwell (1 mile north-west), Farnham Royal (2 miles north) and Huntercombe (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Datchet (3 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Slough include Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
- Nearby schools include The Godolphin Junior Academy (0.6 miles north) and Westgate School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Slough hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Slough and the whole of Slough
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Planning an evening event in Slough? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
FAQs for Slough
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Slough for guests?
Slough station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Towns and villages near Slough
Other catering in Slough
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Slough
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us what else is being served
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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