Bracknell Forest · England
Live paella catering in Wick Hill, Bracknell Forest
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Wick Hill.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Wick Hill?
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How our paella catering works in Wick Hill
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include staff parties and work lunches and weddings, from canapés to evening food, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and black rice.
For a place the size of Wick Hill, your own garden is frequently the best venue: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know about access to the house. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Wick Hill (RG12, RG42)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Nearby places to Wick Hill
Also in Wick Hill
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Wick Hill: venues, travel and local tips
Wick Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Whether your event is in the middle of Wick Hill or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. 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 Wick Hill to Reading (about 10 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bracknell station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
For paella catering in RG12 and RG42, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Bay Road, Park Road and Atte Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Wick Hill for paella catering include Lawrence Hill (1 mile north), Whitegrove (1 mile north-east), Bullbrook (1 mile south-east), Quelm Park (1 mile north-west) and Newell Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Owlsmoor (5 miles south-west), Home Farm (3 miles south-west) and Wooden Hill (3 miles south-west). Wick Hill is one of the larger places we cover in Bracknell Forest, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (2.4 miles east) and The Lexicon (0.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Local schools include Garth Hill College (less than half a mile south-west) and The Brakenhale School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Old Manor House Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
Who books paella catering in Wick Hill?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Wick Hill, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Warfield Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evenings in Wick Hill stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, tell us 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Wick Hill
How far is Wick Hill from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How we price paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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