Wokingham · England
Paella Party Catering for Barkham events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Barkham.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering near Barkham
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
How our paella party catering works in Barkham
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. For street and neighbourhood parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, mixed paella and tapas for your guests.
Near Barkham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Hosting a paella party in Barkham
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Tell us where your party in Barkham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Barkham is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Wokingham station is about 1.9 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across the RG40 and RG41 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Barkham Road and Barkham Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Barkham for paella party catering include Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Barkham includes Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Schools near Barkham include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House And Smithy (under half a mile west)
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What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. A summer party in Barkham stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or RG40 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
FAQs for Barkham
What’s the nearest station to Barkham for guests?
The closest is Wokingham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Barkham
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Barkham
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Why choose paella party catering in Barkham?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Barkham book us for events such as:
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Parks such as Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
- 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