West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering in Englefield
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Englefield and the surrounding area.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings and evening receptions
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Paella catering in Englefield, cooked live
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and black rice, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a rural place like Englefield, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Where
- Englefield (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Live paella in Englefield: local details
Englefield is about 5 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. For paella catering in Englefield, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Englefield C.E. Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Theale station, about 1.3 miles south-east. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Englefield. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in RG7, we plan around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Englefield, we also cover Theale (1 mile south-east), Tidmarsh (2 miles north), Sulham (2 miles north-east), Sheffield Bottom (2 miles south-east) and Little Heath (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (5 miles west) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2 miles south-east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Englefield include Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east) and Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Thatchers Arms (0.6 miles east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Give us separate numbers for children
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Englefield stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and 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:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Englefield questions
Is Englefield close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Is Englefield too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cover Englefield?
We do. Englefield is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is paella enough as a main?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
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Other catering in Englefield
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Events we cater in Englefield
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Englefield and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Office lunches and staff parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mark, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Englefield hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Englefield
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
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- 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