West Berkshire · England
Paella Catering in Upper Woolhampton
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Upper Woolhampton.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
Planning an event in Upper Woolhampton?
Paella catering in Upper Woolhampton, cooked live
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving mixed paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a hamlet or village like Upper Woolhampton, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Upper Woolhampton (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Towns and villages near Upper Woolhampton
Other catering in Upper Woolhampton
Perfect for your event in Upper Woolhampton
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Woolhampton C.E. Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Upper Woolhampton: your questions answered
Is Upper Woolhampton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Woolhampton for guests?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 1 mile away.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Upper Woolhampton hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Upper Woolhampton
Catering an event in Upper Woolhampton
Upper Woolhampton is about 4 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Upper Woolhampton. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. We cook right across the region, from Upper Woolhampton to Reading (about 9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Midgham station is about 1 mile away. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Douai Abbey Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Paella catering in RG7 is planned around your venue. Close by, we cover events in Midgham Green (1 mile west), Chapel Row (1 mile north-west), Beenham (1 mile north-east), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north-east) and Aldermaston Wharf (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Bells pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Upper Woolhampton until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Upper Woolhampton, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Confirm allergies by email
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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