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Paella Party Catering in Whitley Wood
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Whitley Wood.
- Big birthdays
- Celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Whitley Wood
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a late-May party in Whitley Wood, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- 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 arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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About our paella party catering in Whitley Wood
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. On the menu are tapas, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we’re often booked for street and neighbourhood parties and family reunions.
For a party in Whitley Wood, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will bring everything else. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Whitley Wood questions
Is Whitley Wood close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Whitley Wood?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Party venues around Whitley Wood
Whitley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Earley, in Reading. Anywhere in RG2, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1.9 miles north-west. Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (4.9 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
We cater parties across RG2, RG7 and RG6 and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Tidman Road, Church Lane and Spencer Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Whitley Wood is on the M4, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover parties in Whitley (1 mile north), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west), Shinfield (1 mile south-east), Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-west) and Ryeish Green (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), West Reading (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north). Whitley Wood is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for parties.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Oracle (2.6 miles north). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Local schools include John Madejski Academy (0.6 miles north) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.8 miles north-east)
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Count adults and children separately
- Have bins ready
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Who books paella party catering in Whitley Wood?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
After a christening at a church like St Paul's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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