Wokingham · England
Paella Party Catering for Emmbrook events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Emmbrook: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Emmbrook events
Paella party catering for your party in Emmbrook
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. On the menu are seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and family get-togethers.
Parties around Emmbrook are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Have bins ready
- Plan seats for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Have cover ready for a shower
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Emmbrook: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Woosehill Community Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Emmbrook from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We will check availability right away.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
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.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
Send us the date, your venue or RG41 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Also near Emmbrook
What else we do in Emmbrook
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Emmbrook until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Emmbrook parties: what to know
Emmbrook is about 1 mile north of Wokingham, in Wokingham. From the centre of Emmbrook to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Emmbrook is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Wokingham station is about 0.9 miles away.
Here we cover the RG41 and RG40 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Marks Road, Walter Road and Ashton Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Woosehill (1 mile south), Wokingham (1 mile south), Winnersh (1 mile north-west), Sindlesham (1 mile west) and Hurst (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles west), Woodley (3 miles north-west), Earley (3 miles west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Emmbrook has lots of places to hold a party.
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.5 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Emmbrook include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include The Emmbrook School (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Emmbrook Inn (under half a mile south)
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Emmbrook? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
- 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