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Paella Party Catering for Burghfield Bridge events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Burghfield Bridge and the surrounding area.
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering in Burghfield Bridge
Paella party catering for your party in Burghfield Bridge
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and big family gatherings, serving mixed paella, tapas and seafood paella.
Near Burghfield Bridge, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Perfect for your party in Burghfield Bridge
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If guests are coming by rail, Reading Green Park station is about 1 mile away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Payment terms and deposit
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Burghfield Bridge until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Hosting a paella party in Burghfield Bridge
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Burghfield Bridge and the surrounding area. We cover 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Matthew's, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as Calcot Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
This part of Reading takes in RG30, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Burghfield Bridge include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Local schools include Prospect School (1.2 miles north) and Elvian School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cunning Man pub (less than half a mile north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
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.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
FAQs for Burghfield Bridge
What’s the nearest station to Burghfield Bridge for guests?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is Burghfield Bridge close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
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