Wokingham · England
Paella catering in RG45
Planning an event in RG45? We cook in Crowthorne, Priestwood and Farley Wood and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Paella catering in RG45
Where we cater in RG45
Events we cater in RG45
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in Wokingham
All places in Wokingham
Every area we cover
About paella catering in RG45
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around RG45. We’re frequently asked to cater staff parties and work lunches and milestone birthday parties, serving vegan paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
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.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Pricing in RG45
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Crowthorne
In Crowthorne, that can mean a party near Crowthorne Church of England Primary School, Edgbarrow Woods and The Prince pub, among other places. Also close by are King Edward VI Aston School (under half a mile north-west) and Crowthorne Methodist Church (less than half a mile south-east). Crowthorne’s nearest station is Crowthorne station, about 1 mile south-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (3.7 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Crowthorne includes Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
Catering events across RG45
RG45 covers everything from Crowthorne, Priestwood and Farley Wood to 2 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Crowthorne: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Crowthorne station, about 1 mile south-west. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Crowthorne Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. In Crowthorne, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Count adults and children separately
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
What affects the price in RG45
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is normally the most photographed pan.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
Your questions about paella catering in RG45
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
- 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