West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Skinners Green events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Skinners Green.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella catering near Skinners Green
How our paella catering works in Skinners Green
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we’re frequently booked for community events and fairs and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
In a small place like Skinners Green, 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 cooking close to where we can park helps. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Skinners Green (RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Planning an evening event in Skinners Green? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Events we cater in Skinners Green
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Skinners Green book us for events such as:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Birthday celebrations
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Parish Church of St Michael, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
What paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella catering around Skinners Green
Skinners Green is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Skinners Green to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 155 places in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like John Rankin Infant and Nursery School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 1.6 miles north-east.
Paella catering in RG14 is planned around your venue. Nearby, we also cater events in Enborne (1 mile west), Wash Common (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south) and Wash Water (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
- Local schools include Park House School (0.9 miles south-east) and St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Gun pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Skinners Green
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. 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.
Where we can cook in Skinners Green
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Skinners Green
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
Nearby places to Skinners Green
Also in Skinners Green
Skinners Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Skinners Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Skinners Green for guests?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. See all areas.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Mention any other courses or food
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
- 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