West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering in Catmore
Looking for paella catering in Catmore? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Retirement celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering near Catmore
Paella catering in Catmore, made fresh on the day
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Catmore. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and weddings and evening receptions, serving paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice.
In a small place like Catmore, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Catmore (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Planning an evening event in Catmore? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Catmore questions
How far is Catmore from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Catmore?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
Other catering in Catmore
Paella catering around Catmore
Catmore is about 6 miles south-east of Wantage, in West Berkshire. For paella catering in Catmore, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Catmore is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in RG20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Farnborough (2 miles north-west), Brightwalton (2 miles west), Stanmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (10 miles south-west) and Calcot (14 miles south-east).
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know about other food at the event
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Catmore? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Occasions we cook for in Catmore
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Margaret, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- 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