West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering in Midgham Green
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 Midgham Green.
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Company summer parties
Paella catering near Midgham Green
Paella catering for your event in Midgham Green
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Whether it’s christenings and family gatherings and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana and more.
Somewhere like Midgham Green, 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, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Midgham Green (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
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. 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.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
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 we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evenings in Midgham Green stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Midgham Green, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Midgham Green questions
What’s the nearest station to Midgham Green for guests?
Midgham station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Matthew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover Midgham Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Midgham Green and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Send allergies to us in writing
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Planning live paella in Midgham Green
Midgham Green is about 3 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wherever your event is in the RG7 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Woolhampton C.E. Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 0.9 miles south-east. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Midgham Green. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over the RG7 postcode area. Streets in the area include New Road Hill and Carbinswood Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Midgham Green for paella catering include Upper Woolhampton (1 mile east), Chapel Row (1 mile north-east), Beenham (2 miles east), Beenham Stocks (2 miles east) and Aldermaston Wharf (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (4.3 miles north). Open spaces near Midgham Green include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Pubs nearby include Falmouth Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Perfect for your event in Midgham Green
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Midgham Green, people book us for events such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthday parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Matthew, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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