Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Paella party catering in Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ascot and the surrounding area.
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Ascot?
Ascot: your questions answered
Can you cook in Silwood Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is Ascot too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
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.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
About our paella party catering in Ascot
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. Whether it is wakes and celebrations of life and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and churros.
In a small place like Ascot, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Ascot (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Ascot parties: what to know
Ascot is about 4 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Whether your party is in the middle of Ascot or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Ascot station is in Ascot itself. After a christening at a church like Church of All Souls, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the SL5 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on London Road, High Street and St George's Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in Sunninghill (1 mile south-east), Cheapside (1 mile north-east), North Ascot (1 mile north-west), Brookside (1 mile north-west) and Beggar's Bush (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidenhead (8 miles north), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north-west), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (9 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north).
A little further out are The Lexicon (3.6 miles west) and Heatherwood Hospital (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Ascot include Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Papplewick School (0.9 miles north-west) and Charters School (1.4 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Ascot
Also in Ascot
For event organisers in Ascot
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Ascot is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Ascot? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Why choose paella party catering in Ascot?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
In Ascot and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Summer garden parties
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
Parks such as Silwood Park typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give separate numbers for children
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
- 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