Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Live paella catering in The Village, Windsor and Maidenhead
Looking for paella catering in The Village? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in The Village?
About our paella catering in The Village
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. For retirement celebrations and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we can cook black rice, paella Valenciana and vegan paella for your guests.
For a rural spot like The Village, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- The Village (SL4)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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.
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.
Who books paella catering in The Village?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Windsor Great Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Mention any other courses or food
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Also near The Village
Other catering in The Village
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
Send us the date, your venue or SL4 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in The Village
Which station should guests use for The Village?
Windsor & Eton Central station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is The Village from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Windsor and Maidenhead. See all areas.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
The Village: venues, travel and local tips
The Village is about 2 miles south of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around The Village and the surrounding area. The Village is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Windsor Girls' School, can book us as a food stall. Nearby historic houses include St Leonard's Hill (1.7 miles north) and Frogmore House (2.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Wherever your event is in SL4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Sheet Street Road and Forest Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cranbourne (1 mile west), Woodside (1 mile south-west), Plaistow Green (2 miles west), Cheapside (2 miles south) and Brookside (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (7 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles south-west), Cookham (9 miles north-west), Furze Platt (8 miles north-west) and Broomhall (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and King Edward VII Hospital (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near The Village include Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Around midsummer it stays light in The Village until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting 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, use our quote form.
Related guides
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
- 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