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Paella party catering in Wargrave, Wokingham
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 Wargrave.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Wargrave
Who books paella party catering in Wargrave?
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
Parks such as Loddon Nature Reserve generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
Paella party catering in Wargrave, cooked live
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We cook mixed paella, churros and vegetable paella, and we are often booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and retirement and leaving parties.
Parties around Wargrave are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have bins ready
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
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. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Wargrave
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Wargrave
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning paella party catering in Wargrave? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Wargrave stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
Parties in Wargrave: gardens, venues and local tips
Wargrave is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Tell us where your party in Wargrave will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Wargrave is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
We cook at parties all over RG10 and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Langhams Way and Victoria Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Wargrave, we also cover Bowsey Hill (1 mile north-east), Lower Shiplake (1 mile north-west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north), Knowl Hill (2 miles east) and Warren Row (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wargrave include Hurley Chalk Pit and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and The Piggott School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (under half a mile west)
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 keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
FAQs for Wargrave
Could we have live paella in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Wargrave for guests?
The closest is Wargrave station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
- 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