West Berkshire · England
Live paella catering in Burghclere, West Berkshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Burghclere: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering near Burghclere
About our paella catering in Burghclere
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and fairs, fêtes and festivals, serving mixed paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
For a rural spot like Burghclere, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Burghclere (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in Burghclere until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Count adults and children separately
- Have seats for most of your guests
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Nearby places to Burghclere
Other catering in Burghclere
Questions from Burghclere
How far is Burghclere from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Burghclere?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How much does paella catering cost in Burghclere?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Events we cater in Burghclere
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Burghclere, people book us for occasions like:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Historic houses near Burghclere include Highclere Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Stargroves (3.5 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
Catering an event in Burghclere
Burghclere is about 4 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For paella catering in Burghclere, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Burghclere is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our events stretch from Burghclere to Reading (17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Newbury station is about 3.5 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Burghclere Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Paella catering in RG20 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Coronation Close, Breachfield and Harts Lane or the roads around them. For events just outside Burghclere, we cover Earlstone Common (1 mile north-east), Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Penwood (2 miles west) and Wash Water (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (4 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 2 (4.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). Open spaces near Burghclere include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include The Clere School (under half a mile north-east) and Horris Hill School (1.3 miles north)
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Burghclere
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Why choose live paella in Burghclere?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Burghclere
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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