West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering in Chieveley
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Chieveley: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering in Chieveley
Paella catering for your event in Chieveley
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it’s big birthdays and festivals, fairs and school events, we will put together a menu of black rice, seafood paella and vegan paella for your guests.
In a small place like Chieveley, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Chieveley (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Live paella in Chieveley: local details
Chieveley is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Events in Chieveley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Chieveley is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Chieveley to Reading (about 15 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Chieveley Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Chieveley, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in RG20, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, East Lane and Sowbury Park; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Chieveley, we cover Downend (1 mile north), North Heath (1 mile west), World's End (2 miles north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles south). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf pub (less than half a mile south)
Places near Chieveley
What else we do in Chieveley
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s normally the most photographed pan.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
FAQs for Chieveley
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Chieveley from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. See all areas.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cover Chieveley?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Chieveley and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. In Chieveley, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Chieveley
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Summer garden parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Birthday celebrations
Historic houses near Chieveley include Shaw House (3.6 miles south) and Benham Park (4.5 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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