West Berkshire · England
Paella party catering in Aldermaston Soke, West Berkshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Aldermaston Soke: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
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How our paella party catering works in Aldermaston Soke
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. For christenings and naming days and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas and more.
Country parties near Aldermaston Soke suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Aldermaston Soke (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
Hosting a paella party in Aldermaston Soke
Aldermaston Soke is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For a party in Aldermaston Soke, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Aldermaston Soke. We cook in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. We cook right across the region, from Aldermaston Soke to Reading (about 8 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Saint Luke's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 2.4 miles north.
We cater parties across the RG7 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as Benyon Road and Soke Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Aldermaston Soke, we also cover Old Warren (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Silchester (1 mile south-east) and Tadley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Aldermaston Soke includes Hosehill Lake.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Aldermaston Soke until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
For event organisers in Aldermaston Soke
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Aldermaston Soke: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Luke's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Aldermaston Soke too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is paella OK for kids?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you come to Aldermaston Soke?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Aldermaston Soke is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Let the neighbours know
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
Children love watching the paella cook.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
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What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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