Wokingham · England
Paella Party Catering for Lower Earley events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lower Earley.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Lower Earley
Paella party catering for your party in Lower Earley
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. For birthday parties and retirement celebrations, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a place like Lower Earley, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Places near Lower Earley
What else we do in Lower Earley
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Warn the neighbours
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Perfect for your party in Lower Earley
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Earley station is about 1 mile away.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Party venues around Lower Earley
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. Parties in Lower Earley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Parks such as Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. After a christening at a church like Trinity Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the RG6 and RG41 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road. We also cook at parties in Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). Lower Earley is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for parties.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Earley include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Lower Earley include Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north) and Crosfields School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Poachers pub (1 mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.4 miles north-west)
Where we can cook in Lower Earley
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Lower Earley hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Lower Earley and across Wokingham
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Lower Earley questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Earley for guests?
The closest is Earley station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Wokingham included. See all areas.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you come to Lower Earley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Lower Earley. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Lower Earley stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Lower Earley
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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