Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Paella party catering in Dorney Reach, Windsor and Maidenhead
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Dorney Reach and Windsor and Maidenhead, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering in Dorney Reach
Why choose paella party catering in Dorney Reach?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Christenings and naming days
- Big family gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Celebrations of life
For guests coming by train, Taplow station is about 1.1 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
Paella party catering for your party in Dorney Reach
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and retirement celebrations, with vegetable paella, churros and seafood paella.
Near Dorney Reach, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Dorney Reach (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Dorney Reach
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Your questions about paella party catering in Dorney Reach
Is Dorney Reach 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.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Windsor and Maidenhead. Find your area.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer party in Dorney Reach 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Dorney Reach? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Party venues around Dorney Reach
Dorney Reach is about 2 miles south-east of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Across the SL6 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 57 towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead. Our events stretch from Dorney Reach to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Braywick Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Historic houses near Dorney Reach include Dorney Court (0.6 miles south-east) and St Leonard's Hill (2.9 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Paella party catering in SL6 is planned around your venue. That could mean a party in a garden on Meadow Way, Harcourt Close and Oak Stubbs Lane. We also cook at parties in Lake End (1 mile east), Bray (1 mile west), Dorney (1 mile east), Huntercombe (1 mile north-east) and Taplow (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Windsor (3 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south), Cookham (4 miles north-west), Furze Platt (3 miles north-west) and Broomhall (8 miles south).
A little further out are The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.5 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Dorney Reach include Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (1.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Pineapple Public House (0.7 miles east)
Nearby places to Dorney Reach
Also in Dorney Reach
- 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