Slough · England
Paella catering in SL1
Paella, tapas and desserts across SL1, from Slough, Cippenham and Chalvey. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across SL1
Where we cater in SL1
Our catering across SL1
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
Postcodes nearby
Across Slough
Towns and villages in Slough
Areas we cover
How paella catering works in SL1
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we are often booked for retirement celebrations and office lunches and staff parties.
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- 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.
Cost
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- We cover SL1 and the whole of Slough
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What’s near Slough
You will find us cooking near Herschel Grammar School, St Michael and All Angels and Westgate School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Herschel Park (1.1 miles south-east), The Godolphin Junior Academy (0.6 miles north) and The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles south-east). Slough’s nearest station is Slough station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Slough includes Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
Planning live paella in SL1
Across SL1, we cook in 3 towns and 3 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Cippenham, Chalvey and Britwell to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Slough: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Herschel Grammar School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Parks such as Herschel Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Planning an evening event in Slough? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
What paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Is live paella right for you?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Put allergy details in writing
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Why live paella works
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
These are some of the occasions we cater around SL1:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Company summer parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
For event organisers in SL1
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Your questions about paella catering in SL1
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including SL1.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
- 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