West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Old Warren events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Old Warren. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering near Old Warren
Events we cater in Old Warren
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, Aldermaston station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Paella catering in Old Warren, made fresh on the day
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. For retirement celebrations and garden get-togethers, we can cook mixed paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Somewhere like Old Warren, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Old Warren (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning live paella in Old Warren
Old Warren is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Old Warren or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. We cook right across the region, from Old Warren to Reading (about 8 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St.Saviours, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Wherever your event is in RG7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Old Warren, we cover Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north) and Silchester (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Calleva Museum (1.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Old Warren
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Old Warren: your questions answered
Can you cook in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Old Warren from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
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What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Old Warren? 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Old Warren
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
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