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Paella Catering for Pangbourne events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Pangbourne and the surrounding area.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
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FAQs for Pangbourne
Which station should guests use for Pangbourne?
Pangbourne has its own station: Pangbourne station.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St James the Less: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Paella catering in Pangbourne, cooked live
There is something generous about paella: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. For office lunches and staff parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, black rice and vegan paella and more.
Around Pangbourne, events are frequently in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Pangbourne (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning live paella in Pangbourne
Pangbourne is about 5 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Pangbourne or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire.
Historic houses near Pangbourne include Basildon Park (1.9 miles north-west) and Mapledurham House (2.2 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St James the Less, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Pangbourne, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across the RG8 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Meadow Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Whitchurch-on-Thames (1 mile north), Tidmarsh (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-east), Purley on Thames (2 miles east) and Mapledurham (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Tilehurst (3 miles south-east), Wallingford (8 miles north) and Great Western Park (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Pangbourne include Denefield School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cross Keys pub (less than half a mile north-west)
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Pangbourne? 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Pangbourne hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Occasions we cook for in Pangbourne
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Pangbourne:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For guests coming by train, Pangbourne station is in Pangbourne itself.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Also near Pangbourne
What else we do in Pangbourne
- 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