Wokingham · England
Paella Party Catering for Gardeners Green events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Gardeners Green and Wokingham, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Gardeners Green?
Paella party catering in Gardeners Green, made fresh on the day
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. We’re often asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and family reunions, with tapas, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Gardeners Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
Planning paella party catering in Gardeners Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose paella party catering in Gardeners Green?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Gardeners Green, people book us for events such as:
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like St Sebastian's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
Towns and villages near Gardeners Green
Other catering in Gardeners Green
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Gardeners Green until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Gardeners Green
Is Gardeners Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Gardeners Green?
Wokingham station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Gardeners Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Gardeners Green and across Wokingham
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Let the neighbours know
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Party venues around Gardeners Green
Gardeners Green is about 2 miles north-west of Crowthorne, in Wokingham. For paella party catering in Gardeners Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Gardeners Green. Gardeners Green is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wokingham station, about 1.8 miles north-west.
Paella party catering in RG40 is planned around your venue. Whether your party is on Honey Hill and Heathlands Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Gardeners Green, we also cover Holme Green (1 mile north-east), Little Sandhurst (3 miles south), Barkham (3 miles west), California (3 miles south-west) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Reading (8 miles north-west), Woodley (5 miles north-west), Earley (6 miles north-west), Lower Earley (5 miles north-west), Winnersh (4 miles north-west) and Newtown (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (3.3 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Gardeners Green include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
- Schools near Gardeners Green include Wixenford School (0.7 miles north-west) and St Crispin's School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Crooked Billet pub (within half a mile east)
About the dishes
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
- 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