Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Paella party catering in Water Oakley, Windsor and Maidenhead
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Water Oakley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family reunions
Paella party catering near Water Oakley
Paella party catering in Water Oakley, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. Whether it is celebrations of life and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Country parties near Water Oakley suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Water Oakley (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Water Oakley
Is Water Oakley close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Water Oakley for guests?
The closest is Taplow station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Windsor and Maidenhead. Find your area.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Hosting a paella party in Water Oakley
Water Oakley is about 2 miles north-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Parties in Water Oakley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Parks such as Sutherland Grange normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St James, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Wherever your party is in SL4, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as Down Place and Windsor Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Water Oakley, we also cover Oakley Green (1 mile south-east), Fifield (1 mile south-west), Boveney (1 mile east), Dedworth (1 mile south-east) and Eton Wick (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (3 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (3 miles north-west), North Ascot (5 miles south), Cookham (5 miles north-west), Furze Platt (4 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
A little further out are Windsor Castle (3.1 miles east) and The History On Wheels Museum (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include Windsor Girls' School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Greene Oak pub (0.9 miles south-east)
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- The number of people
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Warn the neighbours
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Why choose live paella in Water Oakley?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Water Oakley
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Windsor and Maidenhead, including Water Oakley
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Water Oakley
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Water Oakley and Windsor and Maidenhead:
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Historic houses near Water Oakley include Dorney Court (0.9 miles north) and St Leonard's Hill (1.8 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
Also in Water Oakley
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Water Oakley is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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