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Paella catering in RG31
Live paella catering across RG31, from Tilehurst, Little Heath and Calcot. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Planning an event in RG31?
Towns and villages in RG31
- Tilehurst
- Little Heath
- Calcot
- Beansheaf Farm
- Reading
- Norcot
- West Reading
- Tilehurst Within
- Horncastle
- Fords Farm
- Southcote
- Purley on Thames
- Mapledurham
Events we cater in RG31
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering across RG31
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. On the menu are paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we are often booked for company summer parties and weddings and evening receptions.
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What you will pay
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in RG31 and across Oxfordshire
- No hidden extras in your quote
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Tilehurst
Events here are frequently close to Round Copse, The Butchers Arms and Tilehurst Methodist Church and the streets around them. Nearby too are Park Lane Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Little Heath School (1.1 miles south-west). The closest station to Tilehurst is Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Broad Street Mall (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Live paella across RG31: what to know
From Reading, Norcot and Tilehurst to 1 villages and hamlets, events across RG31 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.
Tilehurst: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Tilehurst Methodist Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Planning an evening event in Tilehurst? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Is live paella right for you?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Events we cater in RG31
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
FAQs for RG31
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
- 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