West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering for Ufton Green events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Ufton Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering near Ufton Green
Paella catering in Ufton Green, cooked live
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for weddings, from canapés to evening food and leaving dos and retirements.
Somewhere like Ufton Green, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Ufton Green (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Ufton Green
What’s the nearest station to Ufton Green for guests?
Aldermaston station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How much does paella catering cost in Ufton Green?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
Do you come to Ufton Green?
Yes, we do. Ufton Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Ufton Green: venues, travel and local tips
Ufton Green is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For paella catering in Ufton Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Ufton Green. We cook in 155 places in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 1.8 miles west. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Sulhamstead (1 mile north-east), Ufton Nervet (1 mile south-east), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile north-east), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile east) and Sheffield Bottom (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.3 miles south-east) and The Willink School (1.3 miles south-east)
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Around midsummer it stays light in Ufton Green until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Events we cater in Ufton Green
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
In Ufton Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Naming days and family parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Ufton Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Why choose live paella in Ufton Green?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Ufton Green hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Ufton Green
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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