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Paella party catering in Arborfield, Reading
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Arborfield and across Reading.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Arborfield
About our paella party catering in Arborfield
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Typical bookings include street and neighbourhood parties and summer garden parties, serving churros, mixed paella and seafood paella.
A country party near Arborfield is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Why choose paella party catering in Arborfield?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Bartholomew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
Hosting a paella party in Arborfield
Arborfield is about 3 miles west of Wokingham, in Reading. For a party in Arborfield, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Arborfield is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cook.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Winnersh station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Thinking of a party in Pearman's Copse? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Paella party catering in RG2 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Church Lane, Walden Avenue and Cartershill Lane. Close by, we cover parties in Shinfield (2 miles west), Lower Earley (2 miles north), Ryeish Green (2 miles west), Earley (2 miles north) and Whitley Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (6 miles north-west), West Reading (5 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (6 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (6 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (3 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Arborfield include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Swan Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Arborfield hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Places near Arborfield
Other catering in Arborfield
Arborfield questions
Could we have live paella in Pearman's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Arborfield for guests?
The closest is Winnersh station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
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.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We will check availability right away.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Normally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What paella party catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it’s light in Arborfield 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
- 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