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Paella party catering in Woosehill, Wokingham
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Woosehill and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering for Woosehill events
Paella party catering in Woosehill, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. We are frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and garden get-togethers, serving chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
For a party in Woosehill, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Where we can cook in Woosehill
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Perfect for your party in Woosehill
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Woosehill Community Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Woosehill stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Woosehill: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Woosehill?
Wokingham station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
How far is Woosehill from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Woosehill.
Planning a party in Woosehill
Woosehill is about 1 mile west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Across the RG41 area, we can cook for your guests. Woosehill is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover. Our events stretch from Woosehill to Reading (about 6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wokingham station, about 0.7 miles east.
Paella party catering in RG41 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Heron Road, Arthur Road and Heelas Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Wokingham (1 mile east), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (1 mile 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), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west), Newtown (5 miles north-west) and Coley Park (6 miles north-west). Woosehill is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Woosehill includes Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Woosehill include The Emmbrook School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Leathern Bottel pub (0.5 miles south)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Woosehill, and we will put together a menu and price.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
More for events in Woosehill
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
- 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