Slough · England
Paella party catering in Colnbrook, Slough
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Colnbrook and across Slough.
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Colnbrook events
About our paella party catering in Colnbrook
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. We cook tapas, churros and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and birthday parties.
Country parties near Colnbrook suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
What affects the price in Colnbrook
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Also near Colnbrook
Also in Colnbrook
Planning a party in Colnbrook
Colnbrook is about 4 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. Parties in Colnbrook are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 31 towns and villages in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Sunnymeads station is about 1.7 miles away. Parks such as Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
We cater parties across the SL3 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Rayners Close and Drift Way; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Colnbrook, we also cover Poyle (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Stanwell Moor (2 miles south-east) and Ditton (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (5 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Windsor Castle (3.4 miles west) and Upton Hospital (3.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Langley Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (under half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have bins ready
Booked staff help serve and clear.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Perfect for your party in Colnbrook
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Thomas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Colnbrook stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Common questions in Colnbrook
How far is Colnbrook from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Colnbrook?
Sunnymeads station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cover Colnbrook?
We do. Colnbrook is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Colnbrook
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood 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