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Paella Party Catering for Shiplake Cross events
Looking for paella party catering in Shiplake Cross? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Shiplake Cross
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Tell us how many children are coming
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
About our paella party catering in Shiplake Cross
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and leaving dos and retirements, serving vegetable paella, tapas and seafood paella.
A country party near Shiplake Cross is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Parties in Shiplake Cross: gardens, venues and local tips
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Across the RG9 area, we can bring the pans to you. Shiplake Cross is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Historic houses near Shiplake Cross include Greys Court (3.8 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.4 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Shiplake station is about 1.1 miles away.
We cover parties in every part of the RG9 postcode area and the streets around it. Your party could be at a home on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close. Nearby, we also cater parties in Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Open spaces near Shiplake Cross include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Shiplake Cross include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (within half a mile south-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Towns and villages near Shiplake Cross
What else we do in Shiplake Cross
Who books paella party catering in Shiplake Cross?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Shiplake Cross, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Neighbourhood celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Shiplake Cross? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. 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. At midsummer, it’s light in Shiplake Cross until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shiplake Cross? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Your questions about paella party catering in Shiplake Cross
Which station should guests use for Shiplake Cross?
The closest is Shiplake station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is Shiplake Cross from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How much does paella party catering cost in Shiplake Cross?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- 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