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Paella Party Catering in Arborfield Cross
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Arborfield Cross.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
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Paella party catering in Arborfield Cross, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Typical bookings include big birthdays and anniversaries and engagement parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and mixed paella.
Near Arborfield Cross, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
For event organisers in Arborfield Cross
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Arborfield Cross until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your party in Arborfield Cross
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Arborfield Cross and Reading:
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Thinking of a party in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
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- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
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Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Questions from Arborfield Cross
What’s the nearest station to Arborfield Cross for guests?
Winnersh station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Arborfield Cross from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Arborfield Cross
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Party venues around Arborfield Cross
Arborfield Cross is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. For paella party catering in Arborfield Cross, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Arborfield Cross. We cook in 34 places in Reading.
For guests coming by train, Winnersh station is about 2.7 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across the RG2 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as Eversley Road, Chamberlain Gardens and Melrose Gardens. For parties just outside Arborfield Cross, we cover Farley Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (3 miles south-west), Spencers Wood (3 miles west), Riseley (3 miles south-west) and Bramshill (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (7 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (7 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (7 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2 miles north). Not far away are South Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Arborfield Cross include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Swan Inn (within half a mile north)
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Arborfield Cross
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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