West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Goddard's Green events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Goddard's Green.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family celebrations and christenings
Live paella catering in Goddard's Green
How our paella catering works in Goddard's Green
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. We cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and garden get-togethers.
In a hamlet or village like Goddard's Green, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Goddard's Green (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Your questions about paella catering in Goddard's Green
Do you come out to small places like Goddard's Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Goddard's Green close to London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Do you cover Goddard's Green?
Yes, we do. Goddard's Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Goddard's Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Events we cater in Goddard's Green
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Mortimer station, about 1.5 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
Nearby places to Goddard's Green
Other catering in Goddard's Green
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Goddard's Green
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Live paella in Goddard's Green: local details
Goddard's Green is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Goddard's Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Garland Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Goddard's Green include Stratfield Saye House (3.7 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Wherever your event is in RG7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wokefield (1 mile east), Burghfield Common (1 mile north-west), Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile south), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Mortimer West End (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Goddard's Green include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.1 miles west) and The Willink School (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (1 mile west)
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Planning an evening event in Goddard's Green? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
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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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Goddard's Green
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are 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.
- 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