Wokingham · England
Paella Catering for Warren Row events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Warren Row.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
Planning an event in Warren Row?
Live paella in Warren Row: local details
Warren Row is about 4 miles west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Events in Warren Row are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Warren Row is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (2.4 miles north) and Greenlands (3.9 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shiplake station, about 2.6 miles west.
Paella catering in RG10 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Hodgedale Lane, Pudding Hill and Warren Row Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Knowl Hill (1 mile south-east), Bowsey Hill (1 mile south-west), Cockpole Green (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east) and Frogmill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (8 miles south), Woodley (6 miles south-west), Earley (8 miles south-west), Crowthorne (10 miles south) and Lower Earley (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find St Mark's Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Javatri pub (0.8 miles south-east)
How our paella catering works in Warren Row
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. Whether it is leaving dos and retirements and family celebrations and christenings, we can cook paella Valenciana, mixed paella and black rice for your guests.
For a rural spot like Warren Row, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Common questions in Warren Row
Is Warren Row too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Warren Row close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you come to Warren Row?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Warren Row and across Wokingham. Send us your date to check availability.
How much does paella catering cost in Warren Row?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Perfect for your event in Warren Row
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Warren Row, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Warren Row, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in Warren Row until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Warren Row
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice 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