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Paella catering in RG10
Hosting a party in RG10? We cover Twyford, Charvil and Wargrave and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Paella catering in RG10
Areas within RG10
- Twyford
- Charvil
- Wargrave
- Ruscombe
- Hurst
- Knowl Hill
- Waltham St Lawrence
- Warren Row
- Cockpole Green
- Hare Hatch
- Kiln Green
- The Holt
- Whistley Green
- Hungerford
- Shurlock Row
- Bowsey Hill
- Wokingham
- Woodley
- Winnersh
- Shottesbrooke
Events we cater in RG10
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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How paella catering works in RG10
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and family celebrations and christenings.
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
What it costs in RG10
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Twyford
We cook for events around Church of St Mary, Loddon Nature Reserve and The Golden Cross pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.9 miles north-west), The Piggott School (0.9 miles north-west) and Polehampton Church of England Infant School (under half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Twyford itself: Twyford station. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles north). For a walk before or after the party, there is South Lake and Alder Moors.
Catering events across RG10
From Woodley, Winnersh and Twyford to 14 villages and hamlets, events across RG10 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Twyford: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Polehampton Church of England Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Loddon Nature Reserve? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. In Twyford, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is typically the most photographed pan.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Why live paella works
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
In RG10 and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff parties and work lunches
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Common questions in RG10
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
- 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