West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Peasemore events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Peasemore and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
Planning an event in Peasemore?
Why choose live paella in Peasemore?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How our paella catering works in Peasemore
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Popular choices include vegan paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for christenings and family gatherings and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
In a small place like Peasemore, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. 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. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Peasemore (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Peasemore
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Naming days and family parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Barnabas, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. In Peasemore, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Your questions about paella catering in Peasemore
Is Peasemore too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Barnabas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you come to Peasemore?
We do. We cook at events in Peasemore and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Peasemore.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Catering an event in Peasemore
Peasemore is about 7 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For paella catering in Peasemore, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Peasemore is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Peasemore to Reading (about 16 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Peasemore. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Field Road, The Pightle and Hillgreen Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Peasemore for paella catering include Leckhampstead (1 mile south-west), Beedon (2 miles east), Downend (2 miles south-east), North Heath (2 miles south) and World's End (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (7 miles south), Thatcham (7 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles south-west) and Calcot (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hampstead Norris Castle (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Peasemore includes Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (within half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Request clear labels at the serving table
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Peasemore? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
- 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