Reading · England
Paella party catering in Emmer Green, Reading
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Emmer Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Emmer Green?
About our paella party catering in Emmer Green
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and family reunions, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
In a place like Emmer Green, a garden party is normally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll do the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Send us the date, your venue or RG4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Emmer Green is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Emmer Green, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan seats for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have bins ready
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. 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.
Why Emmer Green hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Reading, including Emmer Green
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Emmer Green questions
We are having a ceremony at St Barnabas Church Hall: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Emmer Green?
Reading station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children usually love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Working with your venue
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’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Emmer Green parties: what to know
Emmer Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Wherever your party is in the RG4 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Barnabas Church Hall, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Reading station is about 1.7 miles away.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Kiln Road, Grove Road and Barnes Road. For parties just outside Emmer Green, we cover Caversham (1 mile south-west), Caversham Park Village (1 mile east), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south), Horncastle (4 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (5 miles south).
A little further out are Broad Street Mall (2 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Emmer Green includes Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Emmer Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (within half a mile west)
Nearby places to Emmer Green
What else we do in Emmer Green
- 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