West Berkshire · England
Live paella catering in Upper Green, West Berkshire
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Upper Green and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden get-togethers
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella catering in Upper Green
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Paella catering in Upper Green, cooked live
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Upper Green. Popular choices include black rice, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for milestone birthday parties and anniversary celebrations.
In a small place like Upper Green, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Upper Green (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Upper Green
What else we do in Upper Green
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Upper Green. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Upper Green and across West Berkshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Upper 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Upper Green
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Questions from Upper Green
Is Upper Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Live paella in Upper Green: local details
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For an event in Upper Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Upper Green. We cater in 155 places across West Berkshire. We cook right across the region, from Upper Green to Reading (22 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Michael, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cook at events all over RG17. For events just outside Upper Green, we cover Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Local pubs include Crown and Garter pub (0.6 miles north-east)
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Upper Green? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose paella catering in Upper Green?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Inkpen Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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