Wokingham · England
Paella Party Catering in Earley
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Earley.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering for Earley events
How our paella party catering works in Earley
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. For leaving dos and retirements and big birthdays, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Garden parties are a favourite in Earley, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if the garden is small. All we need is a level cooking spot. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Party venues around Earley
Earley is about 2 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. Tell us where your party in Earley will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Trinity Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
We cater parties across the RG6, RG2 and RG1 postcode area. Local streets include Elm Road, Elm Lane and Mays Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. You will find Earley on the A327 and A3290, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Earley for paella party catering include Lower Earley (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile west), Newtown (2 miles north-west), Whitley Wood (2 miles south-west) and Shinfield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (4 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles east), Twyford (4 miles north-east) and Charvil (4 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Earley has lots of places to hold a party.
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Earley include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Earley include Maiden Erlegh School (0.5 miles north-east) and Leighton Park School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Three Tuns pub (0.7 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (0.7 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
FAQs for Earley
What’s the nearest station to Earley for guests?
Earley station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Trinity Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Generally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Why choose live paella in Earley?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Earley
- Catering across Wokingham, including Earley
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in Earley, 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Warn the neighbours
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Nearby places to Earley
Other catering in Earley
- 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