West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering in Ball Hill
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Ball Hill and the surrounding area.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering near Ball Hill
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
About our paella catering in Ball Hill
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Whether it’s retirement and leaving parties and milestone birthday parties, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, black rice and vegetable paella for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Ball Hill, 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. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Ball Hill (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Ball Hill
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Evenings in Ball Hill stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Ball Hill: venues, travel and local tips
Ball Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For paella catering in Ball Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Ball Hill is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Ball Hill include Stargroves (1.5 miles south) and Benham Park (3 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Hamstead Marshall Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Anywhere in RG20, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Knights Lea, Gore End Road and Knights Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Ball Hill, we cover Hamstead Marshall (1 mile north), Woolton Hill (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (2 miles east) and Penwood (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles north-west) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Newbury Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Ball Hill includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
FAQs for Ball Hill
Could we have live paella in Hamstead Marshall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Ball Hill from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cater in Ball Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Ball Hill is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Where we can cook in Ball Hill
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Why choose paella catering in Ball Hill?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Ball Hill:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Birthday celebrations
- Company summer parties
For guests coming by train, Kintbury station is about 3.1 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us what else is being served
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
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Also in Ball Hill
- 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