West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Midgham events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Midgham.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering near Midgham
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count adults and children separately
- Tell us what else is being served
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
About our paella catering in Midgham
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Midgham. For christenings and family gatherings and milestone birthday parties, we can cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice.
In a rural place like Midgham, the setting does plenty of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Midgham (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
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Questions from Midgham
What’s the nearest station to Midgham for guests?
Midgham station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Is Midgham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Midgham.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evenings in Midgham stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Midgham, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Paella catering around Midgham
Midgham is about 2 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Midgham and nearby villages. We cook in 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Midgham to Reading (about 10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Midgham station is about 1.2 miles away. 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.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Birds Lane, School Hill and Church Hill or the roads around them. For events just outside Midgham, we cover Upper Bucklebury (1 mile north-west), Thatcham (2 miles west), Cold Ash (3 miles north-west), Ashmore Green (3 miles north-west) and Frilsham (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (10 miles east) and Calcot (7 miles east).
A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (4.5 miles north). Open spaces near Midgham include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Midgham include Kennet School (1.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Coach & Horses pub (under half a mile south)
Events we cater in Midgham
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Bucklebury C.E. Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
What affects the price in Midgham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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