West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering in Upper Eddington
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Upper Eddington and across West Berkshire.
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering in Upper Eddington
About our paella catering in Upper Eddington
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. For garden get-togethers and company summer parties, we can cook mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella and more.
Somewhere as small as Upper Eddington, a garden or field is often the venue. 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. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Upper Eddington (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us what else is being served
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Where we can cook in Upper Eddington
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
How we price paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Planning paella catering in Upper Eddington? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Upper Eddington
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
In Upper Eddington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hungerford station, about 0.6 miles south.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
FAQs for Upper Eddington
Is Upper Eddington 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.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Eddington for guests?
The closest is Hungerford station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
For event organisers in Upper Eddington
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Upper Eddington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Live paella in Upper Eddington: local details
Upper Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Across the RG17 area, we can cook for your guests. Upper Eddington is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Upper Eddington to Reading (23 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Hungerford Methodist Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hungerford Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Upper Eddington, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG17, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Bath Road, Charnham Lane and Tealgate; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A4, Upper Eddington is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Eddington (1 mile south-east), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south), Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Not far away are Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
- Nearby schools include John O'Gaunt School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include Amore pub (less than half a mile south)
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Upper Eddington? 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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