West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Highclere events
Planning paella catering in Highclere? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big birthdays
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Christenings and family gatherings
Planning an event in Highclere?
About our paella catering in Highclere
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Whether it’s naming days and family parties and community events and fairs, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, black rice and vegetable paella for your guests.
Somewhere like Highclere, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Highclere (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Places near Highclere
More for events in Highclere
For event organisers in Highclere
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Highclere? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Planning an evening event in Highclere? 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, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Live paella in Highclere: local details
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your event in Highclere will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Highclere include Highclere Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Stargroves (1.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Michael Archangel, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Paella catering in RG20 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Schools near Highclere include The Clere School (2.3 miles east)
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Why choose paella catering in Highclere?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Highclere:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Woolton Hill Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is generally the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Highclere questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Michael Archangel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Highclere from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
Planning paella catering in Highclere? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
- 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