West Berkshire · England
Live paella catering in Eddington, West Berkshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Eddington. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering in Eddington
Paella catering for your event in Eddington
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. Popular choices include vegetable paella, mixed paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and christenings and office lunches and staff parties.
In a hamlet or village like Eddington, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Eddington (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Eddington
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Eddington? 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.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Eddington questions
How far is Eddington from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Eddington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Perfect for your event in Eddington
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Hungerford Methodist Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Mention any other courses or food
A short rest after cooking helps, and that is when we invite guests up.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Live paella in Eddington: local details
Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your event in Eddington will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Eddington is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 23 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Hungerford Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Eddington has its own station, Hungerford station. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Eddington. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in RG17, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Waram Close, Oxford Street and Kennet Court or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Upper Eddington (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (8 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Schools near Eddington include John O'Gaunt School (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Amore pub (under half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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