West Berkshire · England
Live paella catering in Stanmore, West Berkshire
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Stanmore and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering in Stanmore
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
About our paella catering in Stanmore
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it’s served straight from the pan. We’re often asked to cater family celebrations and christenings and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with vegan paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
Somewhere like Stanmore, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Location
- Stanmore (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have seats for most of your guests
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.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Common questions in Stanmore
How far is Stanmore from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cater in Stanmore?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Stanmore and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Why choose paella catering in Stanmore?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Stanmore, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. In Stanmore, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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What affects the price in Stanmore
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
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 booking.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning live paella in Stanmore
Stanmore is about 8 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Stanmore and the surrounding area. Stanmore is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Stanmore is within about 4 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of RG20 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Stanmore, we also cover Catmore (2 miles north-west), West Ilsley (2 miles north), Brightwalton (3 miles west), Brightwalton Green (3 miles west) and Farnborough (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (13 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south), Hungerford (11 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- 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