Wokingham · England
Paella party catering in Shurlock Row, Wokingham
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Shurlock Row and the surrounding area.
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering in Shurlock Row
How our paella party catering works in Shurlock Row
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and family reunions.
Country parties near Shurlock Row suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Common questions in Shurlock Row
Is Shurlock Row close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Is Shurlock Row too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
How much does paella party catering cost in Shurlock Row?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
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Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Warn the neighbours
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Why choose live paella in Shurlock Row?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Shurlock Row
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Parties in Shurlock Row: gardens, venues and local tips
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Wherever your party is in the RG10 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Shurlock Row is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Shurlock Row to Reading (7 miles away).
Anywhere in RG10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Shurlock Row for paella party catering include Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Weycock Hill.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile east)
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Shurlock Row, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
- 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