Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Paella party catering in Brookside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Brookside: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering near Brookside
Paella party catering in Brookside, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and anniversary celebrations, serving mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Brookside, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Brookside (SL5, SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Brookside
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Towns and villages near Brookside
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Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Brookside
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Brookside parties: what to know
Brookside is about 3 miles east of Wick Hill, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Anywhere in SL5, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 57 places across Windsor and Maidenhead. Our events stretch from Brookside to Guildford (13 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Ascot station is about 1.3 miles away. Nearby historic houses include St Leonard's Hill (3.2 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Wherever your party is in SL5 and SL4, we can cook for your guests. From New Road, The Avenue and Coach Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in North Ascot (1 mile south-west), Plaistow Green (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north-east), Ascot (1 mile south-east) and Winkfield (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (4 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), Cookham (9 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (1 mile south) and The Lexicon (3 miles west). Open spaces near Brookside include Virginia Water Lake.
- Schools near Brookside include Ascot Heath Church of England Junior School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Hunt pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Occasions we cook for in Brookside
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
After a christening at a church like Chapel of St Mary and St John, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
Brookside: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Brookside for guests?
Ascot station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Is Brookside close to London?
About 26 miles from central London.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much does paella party catering cost in Brookside?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. 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 Brookside until about 9:25pm, 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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