West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Stockcross events
Looking for paella catering in Stockcross? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering in Stockcross
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Stockcross
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Stockcross and across West Berkshire
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
How our paella catering works in Stockcross
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Stockcross. Popular choices include black rice, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for fairs, fêtes and festivals and retirement and leaving parties.
Somewhere like Stockcross, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Stockcross (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Stockcross
Also in Stockcross
FAQs for Stockcross
Could we have live paella in Hamstead Marshall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Stockcross for guests?
Newbury station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come to Stockcross?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Stockcross. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. 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 Stockcross? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- 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 is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Live paella in Stockcross: local details
Stockcross is about 3 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Stockcross and the surrounding area. Stockcross is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St John, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 2.6 miles south-east.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Ermin Street, Chapel Road and Glebe Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Stockcross for paella catering include Marsh Benham (1 mile south-west), Wickham Heath (1 mile north-west), Bagnor (1 mile east), Speen (1 mile south-east) and Boxford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (3 miles south-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east) and Lambourn (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.5 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Rack Marsh.
- Local schools include Trinity School (2.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Count adults and children separately
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Mention any other courses or food
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stockcross? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What affects the price in Stockcross
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Who books paella catering in Stockcross?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Stockcross book us for occasions like:
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Parks such as Hamstead Marshall Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- 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