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Paella Catering for Hell Corner events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Hell Corner and West Berkshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Book paella catering in Hell Corner
Paella catering in Hell Corner, made fresh on the day
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include family celebrations and christenings and leaving dos and retirements, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
For a rural spot like Hell Corner, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Where
- Hell Corner (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. In Hell Corner, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning live paella in Hell Corner
Hell Corner is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Hell Corner to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 155 places in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Inkpen Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Laurence, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Inkpen Common (1 mile west), Inkpen (1 mile west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Kintbury (2 miles north) and Lower Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (6 miles east).
A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Garter pub (0.5 miles south-west)
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Hell Corner? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Let us know about other food at the event
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Also near Hell Corner
What else we do in Hell Corner
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Where we can cook in Hell Corner
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Who books paella catering in Hell Corner?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hell Corner and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
For guests coming by train, Kintbury station is about 1.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
Why choose live paella in Hell Corner?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Hell Corner hosts choose us
- Events in Hell Corner and across West Berkshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Hell Corner: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Hell Corner?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How far is Hell Corner from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
- 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