Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Live paella catering in Stubbings, Windsor and Maidenhead
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Stubbings.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement celebrations
Live paella catering in Stubbings
Perfect for your event in Stubbings
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
In Stubbings and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St. James the Less, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
Paella catering for your event in Stubbings
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include black rice, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and summer garden parties.
Somewhere as small as Stubbings, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Stubbings (SL6)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Stubbings
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What affects the price in Stubbings
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Stubbings: venues, travel and local tips
Stubbings is about 2 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Stubbings. We cover all 57 towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Furze Platt station is about 2.2 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Burchetts Green CofE Infants' School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in SL6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Burchett's Green (1 mile west), Holloway (1 mile south-west), Pinkneys Green (1 mile east), Littlewick Green (1 mile south-west) and Woolley Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Windsor (7 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (3 miles north-east), Dedworth (7 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east) and South Ascot (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Mark's Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Marlow Museum (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Stubbings include Taplow Lake and Carpenter's Wood.
- Schools near Stubbings include Newlands Girls' School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (0.6 miles west)
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Stubbings
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
Stubbings: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Stubbings?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Stubbings from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention any other courses or food
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Stubbings hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Stubbings? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us 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’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood 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