West Berkshire · England
Corporate paella catering in Thatcham, West Berkshire
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in Thatcham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Open days and launches
- Summer parties for staff
- Charity and fundraising events
Planning an event in Thatcham?
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Corporate paella catering for your work event in Thatcham
At client events, presentation counts: staff-served canapés and paella bowls look professional. Popular choices include paella lunches, bowl food and Spanish desserts, and we’re often booked for product launches and open days and conferences and training days.
Work events in Thatcham are frequently at the office, a local venue or an outdoor space nearby. Paella feeds a team fast and covers every diet. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Thatcham (RG19, RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Thatcham for staff parties and team days
Thatcham is about 12 miles north-west of Basingstoke, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Thatcham to the outskirts, corporate paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Thatcham to Reading (13 miles away).
Thatcham is about 51 miles from central London, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. For staff and clients coming by train, the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 0.9 miles south-east.
We cater work events across RG19 and RG18. Whether your work event is on High Street, Station Road and Flagstaff Square or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. With the A4 close by, Thatcham is simple for us to get to with everything for your work event. For work events just outside Thatcham, we cover Benham Hill (1 mile west), Ashmore Green (2 miles north-west), Cold Ash (2 miles north), Upper Bucklebury (2 miles north-east) and Stone Copse (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east). Thatcham is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for work events.
A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles west). The countryside around Thatcham includes Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local schools include Kennet School (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Chequers Public House (under half a mile south)
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your work event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. December events in Thatcham are in the dark from about 4:00pm, so plan lighting where we cook. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Vegan and vegetarian pans
Separate pans with plant-based stock, so everyone eats well.
Bowl food
Bowls of paella, easy to eat standing.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it’s ready. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Thatcham hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
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What else we do in Thatcham
How we price corporate paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
FAQs for Thatcham
What’s the nearest station to Thatcham for guests?
Thatcham station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Thatcham from London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Do you cover Thatcham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Thatcham is within our area and the rest of West Berkshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the team help cook?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we’ll see what works.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Who books corporate paella catering in Thatcham?
It’s perfect for summer parties, paired with lawn games and music.
In Thatcham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Team days
- Summer parties for staff
- Customer events
- Launches and open days
With the A4 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- 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