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Paella party catering in Chazey Heath, Reading
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Chazey Heath.
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Chazey Heath?
About our paella party catering in Chazey Heath
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We’re frequently asked to cater garden get-togethers and milestone birthdays, with vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Country parties near Chazey Heath suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Why choose paella party catering in Chazey Heath?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, Tilehurst station is about 1.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
What affects the price in Chazey Heath
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
Planning paella party catering in Chazey Heath? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Chazey Heath, 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Have bins ready
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
Children love watching the paella cook.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Towns and villages near Chazey Heath
Also in Chazey Heath
Chazey Heath: your questions answered
How far is Chazey Heath from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you supply crockery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Chazey Heath? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Chazey Heath parties: what to know
Chazey Heath is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Anywhere in RG4, we can cook for your guests. Chazey Heath is one of 34 places in Reading where we cook.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Chazey Heath include Mapledurham House (1.6 miles west) and Greys Court (4.1 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Anywhere in RG4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Rokeby Drive and Chazey Close; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Trench Green (1 mile west), Mapledurham (2 miles west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (3 miles south-west) and Tilehurst (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Pack Saddle pub (less than half a mile south)
Where we can cook in Chazey Heath
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Chazey Heath
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- 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