West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Ashmansworth
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Ashmansworth and West Berkshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Baby celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
Live paella party catering in Ashmansworth
Paella party catering in Ashmansworth, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and big birthdays, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
A country party near Ashmansworth is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Ashmansworth (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Party venues around Ashmansworth
Ashmansworth is about 7 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your party in Ashmansworth will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Highclere Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Stargroves (2.2 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Test Valley (1 mile west), Vernham Street (4 miles west), Hell Corner (5 miles north-west), Upper Green (5 miles north-west) and Inkpen Common (5 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (7 miles north-east), Thatcham (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west), Lambourn (14 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
The countryside around Ashmansworth includes Sidown Hill.
Also near Ashmansworth
Also in Ashmansworth
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Ashmansworth and across West Berkshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Ashmansworth
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St James, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it’s light in Ashmansworth until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Warn the neighbours
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Common questions in Ashmansworth
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Ashmansworth 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.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
- 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