Wokingham · England
Paella party catering in Reading, Wokingham
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Reading and Wokingham, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering in Reading
Paella party catering in Reading, made fresh on the day
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. For family get-togethers and milestone birthdays, we can cook mixed paella, churros and seafood paella and more.
A large place like Reading has lots of party venues, but home is often the best venue of all. Tell us about access and parking. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Party venues around Reading
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Tell us where your party in Reading will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Reading is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, Reading West station is about 0.7 miles away.
We cater parties across the RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place. Being close to the A4 and A33, Reading is simple for us to get to for your party. We also cook at parties in Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Reading is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for parties.
Nearby you’ll also find The Oracle (under half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Schools near Reading include Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north) and Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Former Kennet Arms (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east)
Common questions in Reading
What’s the nearest station to Reading for guests?
The closest is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Nations Christian Centre?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Let the neighbours know
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Towns and villages near Reading
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How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. A summer party in Reading stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or RG6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Events we cater in Reading
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever you are celebrating in Reading, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and naming days
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family get-togethers
Parks such as Eldon Square generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
For event organisers in Reading
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Reading hosts choose us
- We cover Reading and the whole of Wokingham
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your 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