Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Paella Party Catering in Shottesbrooke
Looking for paella party catering in Shottesbrooke? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big family gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering near Shottesbrooke
About our paella party catering in Shottesbrooke
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. We’re often asked to cater summer garden parties and christenings and naming days, serving tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Country parties near Shottesbrooke suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Shottesbrooke (SL6, RG10)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Towns and villages near Shottesbrooke
Also in Shottesbrooke
Why choose paella party catering in Shottesbrooke?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (4.7 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
Common questions in Shottesbrooke
Is Shottesbrooke too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Shottesbrooke from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cater in Shottesbrooke?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Shottesbrooke. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Warn the neighbours
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planning a party in Shottesbrooke
Shottesbrooke is about 3 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Give us the address of your party in Shottesbrooke, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead. Our events stretch from Shottesbrooke to Reading (9 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Twyford station, about 3.3 miles west. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Here we cover the SL6 and RG10 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Pundles Lane, Broadmoor Road and Kiln Hill; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Shottesbrooke for paella party catering include White Waltham (1 mile north-east), Littlefield Green (1 mile south-east), Paley Street (2 miles east), Braywoodside (2 miles south-east) and Touchen-end (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (3 miles north-east), Windsor (7 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles north-east), North Ascot (6 miles south-east), Cookham (6 miles north-east) and Furze Platt (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Gullet Local Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Shottesbrooke is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- 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 will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Read more
- 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