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Paella Party Catering in Lower Caversham
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 Lower Caversham.
- Big birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Lower Caversham
Paella party catering for your party in Lower Caversham
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. On the menu are vegetable paella, churros and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and anniversary celebrations.
Around Lower Caversham, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Occasions we cook for in Lower Caversham
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Lower Caversham book us for events such as:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
Parks such as Eldon Square generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Nearby places to Lower Caversham
What else we do in Lower Caversham
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For a late-May party in Lower Caversham, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Let the neighbours know
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Parties in Lower Caversham: gardens, venues and local tips
Lower Caversham is about 1 mile south of Caversham, in Reading. Across the RG4 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St John the Baptist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Lower Caversham include Mapledurham House (3.5 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
This part of Reading takes in RG4 and RG1, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Star Road, Send Road and Mill Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Lower Caversham for paella party catering include Newtown (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north) and Reading (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles west), Shinfield (4 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1 mile south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles north-west) and Kendrick School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Cow Public House (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.8 miles south)
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Lower Caversham: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at St John the Baptist: 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.
Is Lower Caversham close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lower Caversham.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
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 we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
- 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