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Paella Party Catering in Shinfield
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Shinfield.
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering for Shinfield events
Paella party catering in Shinfield, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. For street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and baby celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Around Shinfield, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in Shinfield is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the 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
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Give separate numbers for children
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
For event organisers in Shinfield
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Shinfield
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever you are celebrating in Shinfield, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Shinfield questions
Can you cook in Pearman's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Shinfield close to London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Parties in Shinfield: gardens, venues and local tips
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Parties in Shinfield are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Shinfield is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cook.
Parks such as Pearman's Copse generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
Wherever your party is in RG2, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). Shinfield is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for parties.
Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Not far away are Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bell & Bottle pub (within half a mile south-east)
- 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