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Paella Party Catering in Caversham
Planning paella party catering in Caversham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
Live paella party catering in Caversham
Paella party catering in Caversham, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. For retirement and leaving parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, churros and vegetable paella for your guests.
Garden parties are a favourite in Caversham, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if the garden is small. All we need is a level cooking spot. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Caversham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. For a late-May party in Caversham, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Party venues around Caversham
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. Across the RG4 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover 34 places across Reading.
Thinking of a party in Eldon Square? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Reading station, about 1.3 miles south.
This part of Reading takes in RG4. Your party could be at a home on Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate. Caversham sits on or near the B3345, which makes travel to your party easy. Close by, we cover parties in Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Caversham has plenty of venues and gardens for parties.
Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Caversham include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (less than half a mile south) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (within half a mile north)
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Warn the neighbours
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Caversham
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Occasions we cook for in Caversham
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Caversham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like Grace Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Questions from Caversham
Is Caversham close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Eldon Square?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Places near Caversham
Other catering in Caversham
- 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