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Paella Catering in Hermitage
Planning paella catering in Hermitage? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Company summer parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering in Hermitage
Paella catering in Hermitage, made fresh on the day
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Popular choices include mixed paella, black rice and vegetable paella, and we’re often booked for fairs, fêtes and festivals and retirement celebrations.
In a hamlet or village like Hermitage, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Hermitage (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, 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
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hermitage
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
What affects the price in Hermitage
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Hermitage? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Paella catering around Hermitage
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For paella catering in Hermitage, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Hermitage is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (3.4 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hermitage Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hermitage, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area. Whether your event is on Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Hermitage, we also cover Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Open spaces near Hermitage include Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (within half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Send allergies to us in writing
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.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Planning an evening event in Hermitage? 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.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Planning paella catering in Hermitage? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
More for events in Hermitage
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Your questions about paella catering in Hermitage
Is Hermitage too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Hermitage?
The closest is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes, that is what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Hermitage and the whole of West Berkshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
- 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