West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Aldermaston Wharf
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Aldermaston Wharf.
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering in Aldermaston Wharf
FAQs for Aldermaston Wharf
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Aldermaston Wharf?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you come to Aldermaston Wharf?
Yes, we do. Aldermaston Wharf is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Paella party catering in Aldermaston Wharf, made fresh on the day
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Whether it is naming days and christenings and big birthdays, we can cook seafood paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
A country party near Aldermaston Wharf is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Aldermaston Wharf (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Aldermaston Wharf
Also in Aldermaston Wharf
Where we can cook in Aldermaston Wharf
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Aldermaston Wharf?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Aldermaston Wharf and the whole of West Berkshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
About the dishes
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Party venues around Aldermaston Wharf
Aldermaston Wharf is about 3 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Aldermaston Wharf or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Aldermaston Wharf has its own station, Aldermaston station. Thinking of a party in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
We cover parties in every part of RG7. That could mean a party in a garden on Wharfside, Basingstoke Road and Watson Close or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Lower Padworth (1 mile north-east), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north), Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Butt Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your party in Aldermaston Wharf
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Aldermaston Wharf, people book us for events such as:
- Family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Aldermaston Wharf, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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