West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Newtown Common events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Newtown Common: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering in Newtown Common
Paella catering in Newtown Common, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. For milestone birthday parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and black rice for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Newtown Common, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Newtown Common (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Planning an evening event in Newtown Common? Sunset is around 8:55pm 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Newtown Common
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Newtown Common questions
Could we have live paella in Sandleford Priory?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Newtown Common?
Newbury station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can paella be the only main course?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events we cater in Newtown Common
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
What affects the price in Newtown Common
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning live paella in Newtown Common
Newtown Common is about 2 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For paella catering in Newtown Common, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
Parks such as Sandleford Priory generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Historic houses near Newtown Common include Highclere Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Shaw House (3.2 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Newtown Common, we also cover Burghclere Common (1 mile south), Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Sandleford (1 mile north-east), Wash Common (1 mile north-west) and Wash Water (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles west), Calcot (13 miles north-east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include Park House School (1.1 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
- 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