West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering in Greenham
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Greenham.
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering in Greenham
Paella catering in Greenham, cooked live
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in Greenham. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, black rice and vegan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and retirement and leaving parties.
Somewhere as small as Greenham, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Greenham (RG19, RG14)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Events we cater in Greenham
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Parks such as Sandleford Priory generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
Places near Greenham
What else we do in Greenham
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Give us separate numbers for children
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Greenham? 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.
- 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 arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Greenham: venues, travel and local tips
Greenham is about 1 mile south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For paella catering in Greenham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 155 places in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.9 miles north. Historic houses near Greenham include Shaw House (1.9 miles north) and Benham Park (3 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Here we cover the RG19 and RG14 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Water Lane, Greenham Road and Draytons View; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sandleford (1 mile south-west), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Burghclere Common (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Donnington Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Greenham include Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include St Bartholomew's School (1.2 miles west) and St Bartholomew's School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old London Apprentice pub (1 mile north)
Common questions in Greenham
What’s the nearest station to Greenham for guests?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Is Greenham 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 cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
- 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