Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Paella party catering in Old Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
Planning paella party catering in Old Windsor? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering for Old Windsor events
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Sunset in Old Windsor is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Old Windsor, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Paella party catering in Old Windsor, cooked live
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and baby celebrations, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
Around Old Windsor, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Old Windsor (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a party in Old Windsor
Old Windsor is about 2 miles north-west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. For paella party catering in Old Windsor, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Old Windsor is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Old Windsor to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sunnymeads station, about 1.3 miles north-east. Historic houses near Old Windsor include Frogmore House (1.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (2.1 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Paella party catering in SL4 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Church Road, Parker Gardens and Gregory Drive. With the B3021 close by, Old Windsor is simple for us to get to. For parties just outside Old Windsor, we cover Wraysbury (1 mile east), Sunnymeads (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile south), Datchet (2 miles north) and Englefield Green (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (8 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (8 miles north-west), North Ascot (6 miles south-west), Cookham (9 miles north-west) and Furze Platt (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Virginia Water Lake.
- Local schools include St John's Beaumont School (0.9 miles south) and Churchmead School (2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox And Castle Public House (within half a mile west)
Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Old Windsor
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
- Warn the neighbours
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
Events we cater in Old Windsor
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Old Windsor and Windsor and Maidenhead:
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
Thinking of a party in Windsor Great Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What affects the price in Old Windsor
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Old Windsor
How far is Old Windsor from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Luke?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
- 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