Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Paella party catering in Dorney, Windsor and Maidenhead
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Dorney and Windsor and Maidenhead, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
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About our paella party catering in Dorney
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. Whether it’s retirement and leaving parties and engagement and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, seafood paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like Dorney, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Dorney (SL4)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Dorney until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Dorney questions
Could we have live paella in Sutherland Grange?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Events we cater in Dorney
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Baby celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Burnham station, about 1.4 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
What paella party catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Dorney
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Where we can cook in Dorney
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Nearby places to Dorney
What else we do in Dorney
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Party venues around Dorney
Dorney is about 2 miles north-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. From the centre of Dorney to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Dorney is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cook. Our events stretch from Dorney to Reading (about 14 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Local halls and clubs near Dorney are an option if the garden is small.
We cater parties across the SL4 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Common Road, Village Road and Boveney Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Dorney for paella party catering include Lake End (1 mile north-west), Dorney Reach (1 mile west), Cippenham (1 mile north-east), Huntercombe (1 mile north) and Bray (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (4 miles west), Boyn Hill (4 miles west), North Ascot (6 miles south), Cookham (5 miles north-west), Furze Platt (4 miles north-west) and Broomhall (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.8 miles east) and Windsor Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Dorney include The Westgate School (1.4 miles north-east) and Westgate School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Palmer Arms (under half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
- 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