Reading · England
Paella party catering in West Reading, Reading
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in West Reading.
- Baby celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Book paella party catering in West Reading
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Add a diet question to the invitation
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Paella party catering in West Reading, made fresh on the day
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Whether it’s neighbourhood celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, mixed paella and churros and more.
In a place like West Reading, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will bring everything else. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in West Reading stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hosting a paella party in West Reading
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. Across the RG30 area, we can cook for your guests. West Reading is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Thinking of a party in Round Copse? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. For guests coming by train, Reading West station is in West Reading itself.
Paella party catering in RG30, RG1 and RG31 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. You will find West Reading on the A4, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to West Reading for paella party catering include Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). Being one of Reading’s larger places, West Reading has lots of places to hold a party.
A little further out are Battle Hospital (under half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Thistle Public House (less than half a mile east)
West Reading questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mark: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Round Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
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, including West Reading.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
For event organisers in West Reading
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Also near West Reading
What else we do in West Reading
Why choose paella party catering in West Reading?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
These are some of the occasions we cater around West Reading:
- Family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mark, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- 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