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Paella Party Catering for Farnham Common events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Farnham Common.
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Farnham Common events
Paella party catering in Farnham Common, cooked live
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Whether it’s big family gatherings and anniversary celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
A country party near Farnham Common is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have bins ready
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Who books paella party catering in Farnham Common?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Farnham Common, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Naming days and christenings
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Burnham station is about 2.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, your venue or SL2 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning a party in Farnham Common
Farnham Common is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. Tell us where your party in Farnham Common will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Farnham Common is one of 31 places in Slough where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Farnham Common to Reading (17 miles away).
Historic houses near Farnham Common include Cliveden (3.3 miles west) and Dorney Court (4.6 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Thinking of a party in Cocksherd Wood? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Here we cover the SL2 postcode area. Streets in the area include Temple Way, Common Wood and Badgers Wood, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Farnham Common, we also cover Egypt (1 mile north-west), East Burnham (1 mile south-west), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wexham Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Farnham Common include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Caldicott School (0.6 miles south-west) and Khalsa Secondary Academy (1.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Farnham Common? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Farnham Common
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For a late-May party in Farnham Common, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Farnham Common
What else we do in Farnham Common
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Farnham Common and the whole of Slough
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Your questions about paella party catering in Farnham Common
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Cocksherd Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Farnham Common.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
- 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