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Paella Party Catering in Norcot
Planning paella party catering in Norcot? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering near Norcot
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
About our paella party catering in Norcot
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Popular choices include tapas, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone birthdays and retirement and leaving parties.
In a place like Norcot, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Norcot? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Norcot is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Why choose live paella in Norcot?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across Reading, including Norcot
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
FAQs for Norcot
Which station should guests use for Norcot?
Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
How far is Norcot from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Why choose paella party catering in Norcot?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Thinking of a party in Round Copse? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
Where we can cook in Norcot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
What else we do in Norcot
Parties in Norcot: gardens, venues and local tips
Norcot is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Norcot and nearby villages. We cover 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (1.8 miles north) and Basildon Park (4.9 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Tilehurst Methodist Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Paella party catering in RG30 and RG31 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on Ash Road, Tay Road and Tyle Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). Norcot is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1 mile east). Not far away are South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (1 mile south) and Battle School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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