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Paella Catering in Brightwalton
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Brightwalton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering for Brightwalton events
Paella catering in Brightwalton, made fresh on the day
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. For anniversary celebrations and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Somewhere as small as Brightwalton, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Brightwalton (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Events we cater in Brightwalton
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
In Brightwalton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Naming days and family parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
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- The wet-weather plan
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
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How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evenings in Brightwalton stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; 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.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Brightwalton: venues, travel and local tips
Brightwalton is about 6 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. For paella catering in Brightwalton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Brightwalton is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Brightwalton to Oxford (18 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Brightwalton is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Paella catering in RG20 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Dunmore Meadow and Saxons Acre, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Brightwalton Green (1 mile south), Catmore (2 miles east), Farnborough (2 miles north), Stanmore (3 miles east) and West Ilsley (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles south-west), Calcot (15 miles east) and Lambourn (6 miles west).
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Common questions in Brightwalton
How far is Brightwalton from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater in Brightwalton?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Brightwalton and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Why choose live paella in Brightwalton?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Events in Brightwalton and across West Berkshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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