West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Burghclere Common
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Burghclere Common.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and naming days
Live paella party catering in Burghclere Common
Paella party catering in Burghclere Common, cooked live
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Popular choices include mixed paella, seafood paella and tapas, and we’re often booked for milestone birthdays and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Country parties near Burghclere Common suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Burghclere Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Hosting a paella party in Burghclere Common
Burghclere Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your party in Burghclere Common will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Burghclere Common to Reading (about 16 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of the Ascension, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Burghclere Common include Highclere Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Shaw House (3.7 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
We cook at parties all over RG20. Close by, we cover parties in Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south), Wash Water (1 mile west) and Sandleford (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Audrey's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Horris Hill School (0.6 miles north-west) and Burghclere Primary School (0.8 miles south)
Towns and villages near Burghclere Common
Also in Burghclere Common
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Burghclere Common is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose paella party catering in Burghclere Common?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
For guests coming by train, Newbury station is about 2.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
Burghclere Common: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Burghclere Common?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is Burghclere Common 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.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Burghclere Common hosts choose us
- Events in Burghclere Common and across West Berkshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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