West Berkshire · England
Live paella catering in Ashmansworth, West Berkshire
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Ashmansworth and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Community events and fairs
Planning an event in Ashmansworth?
Paella catering in Ashmansworth, made fresh on the day
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. We cook paella Valenciana, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater company summer parties and retirement and leaving parties.
In a rural place like Ashmansworth, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Ashmansworth (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Tell us what else is being served
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Why choose paella catering in Ashmansworth?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Company summer parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and family gatherings
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St James, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Ashmansworth: venues, travel and local tips
Ashmansworth is about 7 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For an event in Ashmansworth, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ashmansworth. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 21 miles away.
Historic houses near Ashmansworth include Highclere Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Stargroves (2.2 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20. Nearby, we also cater events in Test Valley (1 mile west), Vernham Street (4 miles west), Hell Corner (5 miles north-west), Upper Green (5 miles north-west) and Inkpen Common (5 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (7 miles north-east), Thatcham (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west), Lambourn (14 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Open spaces near Ashmansworth include Sidown Hill.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Ashmansworth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. Planning an evening event in Ashmansworth? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Ashmansworth: your questions answered
Is Ashmansworth close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Why choose live paella in Ashmansworth?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Ashmansworth
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
- 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