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Paella catering in RG4
Live paella catering across RG4, from Caversham, Caversham Heights and Sonning Common. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
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Where we cater in RG4
- Caversham
- Caversham Heights
- Sonning Common
- Caversham Park Village
- Emmer Green
- Lower Caversham
- Sonning
- Gallowstree Common
- Kidmore End
- Tokers Green
- Chalkhouse Green
- Cane End
- Play Hatch
- Chazey Heath
- Littlestead Green
- Dunsden Green
- Trench Green
- Newtown
- Purley on Thames
- Mapledurham
Our catering across RG4
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella catering across RG4
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. On the menu are mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and company summer parties.
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
What you’ll pay
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Local landmarks in Caversham
In Caversham, that can mean a party near Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School, among other places. Nearby too are The Hill Primary School (less than half a mile north-east), Grace Church (within half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (under half a mile north). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Caversham include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Paella catering in RG4: local guide
From Caversham, Newtown and Caversham Heights to 12 villages and hamlets, events across RG4 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Caversham: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Eldon Square? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Historic houses near Caversham include Mapledurham House (3 miles west) and Greys Court (4.7 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Planning an evening event in Caversham? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us what else is being served
- Request clear labels at the serving table
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Questions from RG4
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
- 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