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Paella Catering in Tilehurst Within
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Tilehurst Within. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella catering in Tilehurst Within
How our paella catering works in Tilehurst Within
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Tilehurst Within. We are often asked to cater milestone birthday parties and company summer parties, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
In and around Tilehurst Within, gardens and local halls are common choices. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Your questions about paella catering in Tilehurst Within
How far is Tilehurst Within from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Towns and villages near Tilehurst Within
What else we do in Tilehurst Within
Why choose live paella in Tilehurst Within?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Events in Tilehurst Within and across Reading
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Live paella in Tilehurst Within: local details
Tilehurst Within is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. From the centre of Tilehurst Within to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Parks such as Round Copse typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Michael, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of Reading takes in RG30 and RG31. Your event could be at a home on Usk Road, Ash Road and Tay Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Norcot (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile north-west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (5 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Tilehurst Within has lots of places to hold an event.
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.2 miles east). Not far away are Moor Copse Nature Reserve and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (0.8 miles south-east) and Battle School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Tilehurst Within? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us how many children are coming
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Why choose paella catering in Tilehurst Within?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and fairs
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Milestone birthday parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 1.1 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Tilehurst Within until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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