Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Live paella catering in South Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in South Ascot. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and family parties
Book paella catering in South Ascot
How our paella catering works in South Ascot
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around South Ascot. We cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for leaving dos and retirements and anniversary celebrations.
A place like South Ascot frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- South Ascot (SL5)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in South Ascot?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why South Ascot hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in South Ascot
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
In South Ascot and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Nearby historic houses include St Leonard's Hill (4.8 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- How long the team stays
Catering an event in South Ascot
South Ascot is about 4 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in South Ascot and nearby villages. We cater in all 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Francis Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Silwood Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Paella catering in SL5 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Road, The Poplars and Brockenhurst Road. South Ascot is on the B3020, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sunningdale (1 mile east), Broomhall (2 miles east), Windlesham (2 miles south), Brick Hill (3 miles south-east) and Bagshot (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (9 miles north), Windsor (6 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (10 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Windsor and Maidenhead, South Ascot has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Lexicon (3.6 miles west). The countryside around South Ascot includes Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near South Ascot include St Mary's School (less than half a mile south) and Charters School (1 mile south-east)
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evenings in South Ascot stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in South Ascot, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Where we can cook in South Ascot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in South Ascot
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
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Your questions about paella catering in South Ascot
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Souls: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is South Ascot from London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
- 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