West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Ashford Hill events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Ashford Hill.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Ashford Hill
About our paella catering in Ashford Hill
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in Ashford Hill. On the menu are black rice, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we are often booked for company summer parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
In a rural place like Ashford Hill, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Ashford Hill (RG19)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is usually the most photographed pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Events in Ashford Hill and across West Berkshire
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In Ashford Hill, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
For event organisers in Ashford Hill
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Towns and villages near Ashford Hill
Other catering in Ashford Hill
Live paella in Ashford Hill: local details
Ashford Hill is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For paella catering in Ashford Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ashford Hill to Reading (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 3 miles north. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ashford Hill Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
We cook at events all over RG19 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Chapel Lane, Benham Lane and Old Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Ashford Hill, we also cover Fair Oak (1 mile south), Hyde End (1 mile north), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west), Plastow Green (1 mile west) and Crookham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.5 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ashford Hill include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include The Hurst School (1.3 miles east) and The Hurst School (1.3 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Who books paella catering in Ashford Hill?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Paul, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Common questions in Ashford Hill
Do you come out to small places like Ashford Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Ashford Hill from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
- 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