Bracknell Forest · England
Paella Catering for Tickleback Row events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Tickleback Row: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Book paella catering in Tickleback Row
About our paella catering in Tickleback Row
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there’s very little waste, and the food is served hot. That is why it works for so many events. For engagement and anniversary parties and christenings and family gatherings, we can cook paella Valenciana, seafood paella and black rice.
In a hamlet or village like Tickleback Row, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Tickleback Row (RG42)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
Nearby places to Tickleback Row
What else we do in Tickleback Row
Planning live paella in Tickleback Row
Tickleback Row is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Give us the address of your event in Tickleback Row, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 41 towns and villages across Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Tickleback Row to Reading (10 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Garth Hill College, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Bracknell station is about 2.3 miles away.
Wherever your event is in RG42, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Moss End (1 mile east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile north), Warfield (1 mile east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east) and Newell Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south-east) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
A little further out are The Lexicon (2.1 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Weycock Hill.
Questions from Tickleback Row
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels?
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.
Which station should guests use for Tickleback Row?
The closest is Bracknell station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you come to Tickleback Row?
Yes, we do. Tickleback Row is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Who books paella catering in Tickleback Row?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
In Tickleback Row and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Tickleback Row 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have seats for most of your guests
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
- 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