West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Curridge events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Curridge: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Curridge?
About our paella catering in Curridge
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Popular choices include vegan paella, black rice and mixed paella, and we are often booked for milestone birthday parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
Somewhere like Curridge, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Curridge (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella catering around Curridge
Curridge is about 3 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Curridge and nearby villages. We cater in 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Curridge to Reading (about 14 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Holy Trinity, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Newbury Racecourse station is about 3.2 miles away. Curridge is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in RG18, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Chapel Lane, Kiln Drive and Marsh Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Curridge, we also cover Longlane (1 mile east), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Oare (2 miles north-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles north-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (3 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Donnington Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (2.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bunk Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Curridge
More for events in Curridge
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Curridge
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Curridge
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Curridge
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Events we cater in Curridge
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (2.5 miles south-west) and Benham Park (4.1 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Curridge questions
What’s the nearest station to Curridge for guests?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Curridge? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Around midsummer it stays light in Curridge 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning paella catering in Curridge? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, 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