West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Frilsham events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Frilsham. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering near Frilsham
Where we can cook in Frilsham
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
Paella catering in Frilsham, made fresh on the day
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. On the menu are mixed paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
In a rural place like Frilsham, the setting does a lot of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Frilsham (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Frilsham
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Frideswide, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
Is live paella right for your event?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Frilsham hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Questions from Frilsham
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Frideswide: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you cover Frilsham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Frilsham. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Frilsham until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Mention any other courses or food
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Count adults and children separately
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Places near Frilsham
More for events in Frilsham
Paella catering around Frilsham
Frilsham is about 4 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Frilsham and nearby villages. Frilsham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Yattendon C.E. Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 4.3 miles south. Frilsham is within about 5 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 cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Beechfield Lane, Hatchets Lane and Chapel Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Frilsham for paella catering include Yattendon (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (2 miles west), Little Hungerford (2 miles west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west) and Oare (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (6 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (1 mile north). Open spaces near Frilsham include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local pubs include The Pot Kiln pub (within half a mile east)
Should I cook it myself?
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. 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