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Paella party catering in Datchet, Slough
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Datchet. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering for Datchet events
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
How our paella party catering works in Datchet
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. For garden parties and summer barbecues and baby celebrations, we can cook mixed paella, seafood paella and churros.
For a party in Datchet, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Also near Datchet
Also in Datchet
Questions from Datchet
How far is Datchet from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Datchet?
Datchet has its own station: Datchet station.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Organising a club, school or community event in Datchet? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Events we cater in Datchet
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Datchet and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Frogmore House (1 mile south-west) and Windsor Castle (1.2 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
Hosting a paella party in Datchet
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. From the centre of Datchet to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 31 towns and villages in Slough. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Datchet has its own station, Datchet station. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Anywhere in SL3, we can cook for your guests. Whether your party is on High Street, London Road and Percy Place or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside Datchet, we cover Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north) and Huntercombe (4 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Datchet has lots of places to hold a party.
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (1.2 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Datchet include Churchmead School (within half a mile north-west) and St George's School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Stag pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (2 miles north)
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Count adults and children separately
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For a late-May party in Datchet, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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