West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Bagnor events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Bagnor. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering for Bagnor events
Why choose live paella in Bagnor?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Paella catering in Bagnor, cooked live
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will recommend what fits your event. Whether it is festivals, fairs and school events and christenings and family gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, black rice and vegan paella for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Bagnor, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Bagnor (RG14, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count adults and children separately
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
FAQs for Bagnor
Can you cook in Victoria Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How far is Bagnor from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bagnor.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Live paella in Bagnor: local details
Bagnor is about 1 mile north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Events in Bagnor are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Newbury station is about 1.5 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cater events across the RG14 and RG20 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Bath Road, Pound Lane and Speen Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Speen (1 mile south), Donnington (1 mile north-east), Speenhamland (1 mile east), Stockcross (1 mile west) and Marsh Benham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (13 miles east), Lambourn (10 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
A little further out are Donnington Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Rack Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (1.3 miles east) and Trinity School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Starting Gate pub (0.6 miles east)
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Planning an evening event in Bagnor? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
- 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