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Paella Party Catering for Trash Green events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Trash Green.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Trash Green
FAQs for Trash Green
Is Trash Green 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.
Which station should guests use for Trash Green?
The closest is Theale station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We will check availability right away.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Paella party catering for your party in Trash Green
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. For anniversaries and engagement parties and neighbourhood celebrations, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Country parties near Trash Green suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Hosting a paella party in Trash Green
Trash Green is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Parties in Trash Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Trash Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Historic houses near Trash Green include Mapledurham House (4.7 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, Theale station is about 1.4 miles away.
Here we cover the RG30 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Bennett's Hill and Theale Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Trash Green, we also cover Burghfield (1 mile south), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north-east), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (5 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (1 mile west) and Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Trash Green include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Fox & Hounds pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Places near Trash Green
Other catering in Trash Green
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let the neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Trash Green until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Trash Green, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Events we cater in Trash Green
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Trash Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Big family gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Why choose live paella in Trash Green?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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