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Live paella catering in Lower Padworth, West Berkshire
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Lower Padworth and West Berkshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Naming days and family parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Big birthdays
Live paella catering in Lower Padworth
How our paella catering works in Lower Padworth
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. Whether it’s staff parties and work lunches and birthday celebrations, we can cook black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
Somewhere like Lower Padworth, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Lower Padworth (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ensure each pan is labelled
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Occasions we cook for in Lower Padworth
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Lower Padworth
- We cover Lower Padworth and the whole of West Berkshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Questions from Lower Padworth
Is Lower Padworth close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Lower Padworth?
Aldermaston station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Do you come to Lower Padworth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lower Padworth and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
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What else we do in Lower Padworth
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Lower Padworth
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In Lower Padworth, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lower Padworth, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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For event organisers in Lower Padworth
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Lower Padworth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Catering an event in Lower Padworth
Lower Padworth is about 4 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Lower Padworth. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 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.
We cover events in every part of the RG7 postcode area. From Coudray Mews, Bath Road and Macs Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Aldermaston Wharf (1 mile south-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north-west), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Southend (2 miles north-west) and Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Butt Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
- 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