West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Silchester events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Silchester: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Silchester?
How our paella catering works in Silchester
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Silchester. Whether it is family celebrations and christenings and birthday celebrations, we can cook mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Silchester, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Silchester (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Silchester hosts choose us
- Events in Silchester and across West Berkshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
For event organisers in Silchester
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Silchester: venues, travel and local tips
Silchester is about 2 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Silchester to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Silchester Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7. Whether your event is on Little London Road, Romans Field and Dukes Ride or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Pamber Heath (1 mile north-west), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile north-west), Old Warren (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south) and Pamber Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles south) and Calleva Museum (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Silchester includes Hosehill Lake.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
FAQs for Silchester
What’s the nearest station to Silchester for guests?
Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Silchester too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
How much does paella catering cost in Silchester?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
What happens if it rains?
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 do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What affects the price in Silchester
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
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
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
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Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Silchester? 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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