West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Leverton events
Paella 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 Leverton.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering for Leverton events
How our paella catering works in Leverton
There is something generous about paella: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are often asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and summer garden parties, with vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like Leverton, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Leverton (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Leverton
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Leverton: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: 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.
Which station should guests use for Leverton?
The closest is Hungerford station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. Planning an evening event in Leverton? Sunset is around 9:00pm 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.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering an event in Leverton
Leverton is about 9 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Leverton or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 155 places across West Berkshire. Our events stretch from Leverton to Reading (24 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Hungerford station is about 1.1 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Leverton, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the RG17 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Leverton, we cover Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-east), Hungerford (1 mile south) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (14 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds.
- Schools near Leverton include John O'Gaunt School (1.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Amore pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Why choose live paella in Leverton?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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