Wokingham · England
Live paella catering in Hungerford, Wokingham
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hungerford.
- Big birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering for Hungerford events
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How our paella catering works in Hungerford
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. For staff parties and work lunches and engagement and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, black rice and vegetable paella for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Hungerford, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Questions from Hungerford
Is Hungerford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Hungerford for guests?
Twyford station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Planning live paella in Hungerford
Hungerford is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Give us the address of your event in Hungerford, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham. Our events stretch from Hungerford to Reading (about 7 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
We cook at events all over the RG10 postcode area. Local streets include Hungerford Lane and Wicks Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Hungerford for paella catering include Shurlock Row (1 mile east), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles south-west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wokingham Hospital (4 miles south). Open spaces near Hungerford include Lavells Lake and South Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Public House (0.5 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Events we cater in Hungerford
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hungerford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Twyford station, about 2.1 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Hungerford until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, 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.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Hungerford
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Places near Hungerford
More for events in Hungerford
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Confirm allergies by email
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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