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Live paella catering in Hollington, West Berkshire
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 Hollington.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering for Hollington events
Paella catering in Hollington, made fresh on the day
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it is served straight from the pan. Whether it is milestone birthday parties and family celebrations and christenings, we will put together a menu of black rice, paella Valenciana and mixed paella for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Hollington, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Hollington (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request clear labels at the serving table
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
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Is live paella right for your event?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Hollington
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Common questions in Hollington
Is Hollington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Thomas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Why choose paella catering in Hollington?
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Thomas, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Hollington? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- 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.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Hollington: venues, travel and local tips
Hollington is about 5 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Hollington and nearby villages. We cater in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our events stretch from Hollington to Reading (about 20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Kintbury station is about 4.9 miles away. Historic houses near Hollington include Stargroves (0.8 miles north-west) and Highclere Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
For paella catering in RG20, we plan around your venue and timings. We also cook at events in Highclere (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (2 miles north-east), Penwood (2 miles north-east), Ball Hill (2 miles north) and Enborne Row (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (5 miles north-east), Thatcham (8 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-east), Hungerford (7 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Newbury Castle (4.2 miles north). Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- 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