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Paella catering in RG5
Hosting a party in RG5? We cook in Woodley and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Live paella across RG5
Where we cater in RG5
Events we cater in RG5
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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About paella catering in RG5
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. We’re frequently asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and big birthdays, with paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
What it costs in RG5
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Wokingham, including RG5
How to get a price
Planning paella catering in RG5? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Around Woodley
We cook for events around The Bull And Chequers pub, Rivermead Primary School and United Reformed Church. Other local landmarks include Waingels College (0.8 miles north), The Bulmershe School (0.9 miles west) and Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve (1.3 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Winnersh Triangle station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.1 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Woodley include South Lake and Alder Moors.
Paella catering in RG5: local guide
From Woodley to 0 villages and hamlets, events across RG5 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.
Woodley: Parks such as Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Rivermead Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Around midsummer it stays light in Woodley until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
For event organisers in RG5
Organising a club, school or community event in RG5? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Mention any other courses or food
- Put allergy details in writing
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Your questions about paella catering in RG5
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
- 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