Wokingham · England
Paella party catering in Wokingham
Looking for paella party catering in Wokingham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
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Questions from Wokingham
How far is Wokingham from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Wokingham?
Wokingham has its own station: Wokingham station.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much does paella party catering cost in Wokingham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
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.
About our paella party catering in Wokingham
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. Whether it is celebrations of life and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Parties in Wokingham can be anywhere from a garden to a function room. We need a level spot outdoors or under a ventilated cover. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have enough chairs for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Wokingham
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Wokingham
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
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Wokingham parties: what to know
Wokingham is about 33 miles west of London, in Wokingham. For paella party catering in Wokingham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham. We cook right across the region, from Wokingham to Reading (about 6 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Wokingham station is in Wokingham itself.
Wherever your party is in RG40, RG41, RG7 and RG10, we can bring paella party catering to you. We can cater a party on streets such as Station Road, Market Square and London Road. Wokingham sits on or near the A321 and A329, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Nearby, we also cater parties in Woosehill (1 mile west), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (2 miles north-west), Winnersh (2 miles north-west) and Hurst (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north-west), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (under half a mile east). The countryside around Wokingham includes Heath Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include The Holt School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Crispin's School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Station Tap (under half a mile east)
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a late-May party in Wokingham, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
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. Just use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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