Wokingham · England
Paella Catering in Winnersh
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 in Winnersh.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Winnersh?
Paella catering in Winnersh, made fresh on the day
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in Winnersh. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and office lunches and staff parties, serving vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
In a smaller place like Winnersh, a garden party is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Planning an evening event in Winnersh? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Send allergies to us in writing
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Occasions we cook for in Winnersh
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Staff parties and work lunches
Parks such as Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Catering an event in Winnersh
Winnersh is about 2 miles south of Woodley, in Wokingham. Whether your event is in the middle of Winnersh or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 35 places in Wokingham.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The Forest School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Winnersh station is in Winnersh itself.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG41 and RG10. Local streets include Reading Road, Westbrook Court and Bathurst Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Winnersh sits on or near the B3030, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Sindlesham (1 mile south), Emmbrook (1 mile south-east), Woosehill (2 miles south-east), Woodley (2 miles north) and Wokingham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (4 miles west), Crowthorne (5 miles south-east), Newtown (3 miles north-west), Coley Park (5 miles west), Twyford (3 miles north) and Charvil (3 miles north). Winnersh is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (0.6 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Local schools include Winnersh Primary School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Poachers pub (0.7 miles west)
Other catering in Winnersh
FAQs for Winnersh
Could we have live paella in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is Winnersh close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- 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