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Live paella catering in Padworth Common, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Padworth Common. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
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Paella catering around Padworth Common
Padworth Common is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your event in Padworth Common will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Padworth Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Padworth Common to Reading (about 7 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Willink School, can book us as a food stall.
We cover events in every part of RG7 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Rectory Road and Baughurst Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Padworth Common for paella catering include Old Warren (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Calleva Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Padworth Common includes Hosehill Lake.
Paella catering in Padworth Common, cooked live
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are black rice, vegan paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for christenings and family gatherings and leaving dos and retirements.
Somewhere like Padworth Common, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Padworth Common (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
A short rest after cooking helps, and that is when we invite guests up.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Padworth Common? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s 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.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Padworth Common: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Padworth Common for guests?
The closest is Aldermaston station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How far is Padworth Common from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Padworth Common
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Padworth Common hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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