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Paella Catering in New Town
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in New Town.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
Book paella catering in New Town
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
How our paella catering works in New Town
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it’s served straight from the pan. For naming days and family parties and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella for your guests.
Somewhere as small as New Town, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- New Town (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to New Town
Also in New Town
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in New Town and across Oxfordshire
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in New Town until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in New Town? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Planning live paella in New Town
New Town is about 7 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of New Town to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Basildon C.E. Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Stephen's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. New Town is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Wakemans and Pangbourne Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside New Town, we cover Upper Basildon (1 mile north-west), Stubbles (2 miles west), Burnt Hill (3 miles west), Ashampstead (3 miles west) and Ashampstead Green (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Benson (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles west) and Battle Hospital (5.7 miles east). Open spaces near New Town include Hosehill Lake and Hartslock.
- Local schools include St Andrew's School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Beehive pub (0.5 miles west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What affects the price in New Town
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It’s the pan people photograph.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Who books paella catering in New Town?
There is no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Whatever you are celebrating in New Town, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Naming days and family parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
For guests coming by train, Pangbourne station is about 1.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Your questions about paella catering in New Town
How far is New Town from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Stephen's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater in New Town?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and New Town is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
- 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