Wokingham · England
Paella Catering in Wargrave
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Wargrave and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday celebrations
Book paella catering in Wargrave
About our paella catering in Wargrave
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and company summer parties, with mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella.
In a smaller place like Wargrave, a garden party is often the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Why choose paella catering in Wargrave?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Company summer parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Robert Piggott CofE Infant School, can book us as a food stall.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Common questions in Wargrave
Is Wargrave close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
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The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. In Wargrave, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served 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.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Catering across Wokingham, including Wargrave
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
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What paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Mention any other courses or food
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Catering an event in Wargrave
Wargrave is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Whether your event is in the middle of Wargrave or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Wargrave is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
Parks such as Loddon Nature Reserve 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 Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
We cover events in every part of RG10 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Langhams Way and Victoria Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Wargrave for paella catering include Bowsey Hill (1 mile north-east), Lower Shiplake (1 mile north-west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north), Knowl Hill (2 miles east) and Warren Row (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Wargrave includes Hurley Chalk Pit and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and The Piggott School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (within half a mile west)
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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