West Berkshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Downend, West Berkshire
We cook paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events across Downend and West Berkshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer parties for staff
- Open days and launches
- Christmas parties
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Corporate paella catering in Downend, cooked live
Colleagues gather to watch the pans, and service from the pan keeps queues short. We cook canapé tapas, vegan and vegetarian paella and paella lunches, and typical bookings are for launches and open days and conferences and training days.
Team away days in the countryside around Downend suit live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Downend (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
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. For a Christmas party in Downend, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- Access and set-up are agreed with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or RG20 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. Live paella is an event in itself. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Downend
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Perfect for your work event in Downend
It brings teams together around the pans.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Charity days
- Christmas parties
- Team-building days
- Summer staff parties
Historic houses near Downend include Shaw House (4.2 miles south). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Downend questions
How far is Downend from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Planning a team event in Downend
Downend is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your work event in Downend, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our events stretch from Downend to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Downend is about 53 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cover work events in every part of the RG20 postcode area and the streets around it. From Downend Lane, Bardown and Northfields or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover work events in Chieveley (1 mile south), North Heath (1 mile south-west), World's End (1 mile north-east), Peasemore (2 miles north-west) and Beedon (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south), Hungerford (10 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (3.3 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south). The countryside around Downend includes Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf pub (0.7 miles south)
What corporate paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas suit client events.
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
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Where we can cook in Downend
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Downend
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- 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