Wokingham · England
Paella party catering in Cockpole Green, Wokingham
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Cockpole Green. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering in Cockpole Green
About our paella party catering in Cockpole Green
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Whether it is retirement celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Country parties near Cockpole Green suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Events we cater in Cockpole Green
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Cockpole Green, people book us for events such as:
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Parks such as Mill Meadows normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
For event organisers in Cockpole Green
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a paella party in Cockpole Green
Cockpole Green is about 5 miles south-west of Marlow, in Wokingham. Tell us where your party in Cockpole Green will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Cockpole Green is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover. We cook right across the region, from Cockpole Green to Reading (8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (2.7 miles north-east) and Greenlands (3 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shiplake station, about 1.7 miles south-west.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG10, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Warren Row Road, Hatch Gate Lane and Ashley Hill Place or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Bowsey Hill (1 mile south-east), Warren Row (1 mile east), Remenham Hill (1 mile north-west), Wargrave (2 miles south) and Frogmill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (8 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (11 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (4.5 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles west). Not far away are Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Cockpole Green until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Where we can cook in Cockpole Green
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Cockpole Green
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What paella party catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Cockpole Green
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Cockpole Green and the whole of Wokingham
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Your questions about paella party catering in Cockpole Green
Is Cockpole Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Cockpole Green for guests?
The closest is Shiplake station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Generally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we will check.
- 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