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Paella Party Catering in Tokers Green
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Tokers Green and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering in Tokers Green
How our paella party catering works in Tokers Green
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Popular choices include mixed paella, seafood paella and churros, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and baby celebrations.
In a small place like Tokers Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Tokers Green parties: what to know
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Tokers Green. We cook in all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
After a christening at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Tokers Green include Mapledurham House (1.9 miles west) and Greys Court (3.9 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Wherever your party is in RG4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close. Nearby, we also cater parties in Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Not far away are South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Tokers Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Pack Saddle pub (under half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Tokers Green
Also in Tokers Green
Events we cater in Tokers Green
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Tokers Green:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, Tilehurst station is about 2.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Tokers Green until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Tokers Green: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Tokers Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Tokers Green
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have bins ready
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
- 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