Slough · England
Paella Party Catering for Chalvey events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Chalvey.
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Chalvey
FAQs for Chalvey
Which station should guests use for Chalvey?
Slough station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Is my garden big enough?
Normally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a photo and we will check.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Paella party catering in Chalvey, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. On the menu are churros, mixed paella and tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and family get-togethers.
Parties around Chalvey are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Occasions we cook for in Chalvey
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Chalvey, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Baby celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Slough station is about 0.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in Chalvey, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give separate numbers for children
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Parties in Chalvey: gardens, venues and local tips
Chalvey is about 1 mile south of Slough, in Slough. For a party in Chalvey, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Chalvey. Chalvey is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Chalvey can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in SL1 and SL4, we can bring paella party catering to you. Streets in the area include Tuns Lane, Cress Road and Henry Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Chalvey is on the A4 and A332, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Chalvey, we also cover Slough (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile north-west), Britwell (2 miles north), Dorney (2 miles west) and Huntercombe (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Farnham Common (4 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east). Chalvey is one of the larger places we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for parties.
A little further out are The History On Wheels Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Eden Girls' School (0.6 miles north-west) and Westgate School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles east)
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Also in Chalvey
- 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