Windsor and Maidenhead · England

Paella catering in SL4

Hosting a party in SL4? We cook in Windsor, Dedworth and Old Windsor and every street in between, with live paella cooked at your venue.

Live paella across SL4

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Paella catering in SL4: what to expect

We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include engagement and anniversary parties and leaving dos and retirements, with vegan paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.

Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it.

First, tell us about your event.
We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
We cook live on the day while guests watch.
We serve from the pan, then pack down.

What you’ll pay

Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.

Why choose Love Paella

Everything cooked fresh at your event
Fast service from the pan
Events in SL4 and across Windsor and Maidenhead
Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts

Ask for a quote

Send us the date, your venue or SL4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.

Near you in Windsor

We cook for events around Windsor Girls' School, Windsor Girls' School and All Saints Church and the streets around them. Also close by are The Prince Albert pub (0.5 miles south), St Edward's Catholic First School (within half a mile north) and Sutherland Grange (0.9 miles north-west). The closest station to Windsor is Windsor & Eton Central station, roughly 1 mile north-east. A little further out are King Edward VII Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Windsor include Bray Pit and Taplow Lake.

Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (2.8 miles north-east)

Paella catering in SL4: local guide

From Windsor, Chalvey and Dedworth to 16 villages and hamlets, events across SL4 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.

Windsor: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Edward's Catholic First School, can book us as a food stall. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Sutherland Grange? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Planning an evening event in Windsor? 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.

Planning for every diet

Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:

Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Have seats for most of your guests
Count adults and children separately

Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.

Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.

What’s in the pans

Black rice

Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.

Seafood paella

Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.

For planners, venues and organisers

If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.

For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.

Why live paella works

Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.

Here are some of the events we cook for:

Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Staff parties and work lunches
Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Engagement and anniversary parties

Before you choose a spot

We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:

Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
The venue’s permission for live cooking
Level ground for the pans and burners

SL4 questions

How much space do you need?

A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.

Which areas do you serve?

We cater across London and the South East, Windsor and Maidenhead included. See all areas.

Can you cook in the rain?

We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.

What does paella catering cost?

The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.

Can you serve tapas as well?

Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.

Which paellas suit our guests?

That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.

Is the paella gluten-free?

We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.

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

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