Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Paella party catering in South Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in South Ascot.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
Paella party catering for South Ascot events
Paella party catering in South Ascot, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and christenings and naming days.
Parties around South Ascot are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- South Ascot (SL5)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in South Ascot 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Your questions about paella party catering in South Ascot
Which station should guests use for South Ascot?
Ascot station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is South Ascot close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Windsor and Maidenhead. Find your area.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We will check availability straight away.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
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Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in South Ascot
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Why choose paella party catering in South Ascot?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Here are some of the events we cook for around South Ascot:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
Parks such as Silwood Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Party venues around South Ascot
South Ascot is about 4 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Tell us where your party in South Ascot will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from South Ascot to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include St Leonard's Hill (4.8 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Church of All Souls, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Paella party catering in SL5 is planned around your venue and timings. Your party could be at a home on Church Road, The Poplars and Brockenhurst Road. Being close to the B3020, South Ascot is simple for us to get to with everything for your party. For parties just outside South Ascot, we cover Sunningdale (1 mile east), Broomhall (2 miles east), Windlesham (2 miles south), Brick Hill (3 miles south-east) and Bagshot (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (9 miles north), Windsor (6 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (10 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north). South Ascot is among the bigger towns we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead, with plenty of venues for parties.
Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Lexicon (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Local schools include St Mary's School (less than half a mile south) and Charters School (1 mile south-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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