West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Burghfield Hill events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Burghfield Hill. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering near Burghfield Hill
How our paella party catering works in Burghfield Hill
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. On the menu are tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and milestone birthdays.
Parties around Burghfield Hill are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Burghfield Hill (RG7, RG30)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. A summer party in Burghfield Hill stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Burghfield Hill
Other catering in Burghfield Hill
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Events we cater in Burghfield Hill
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
If guests are coming by rail, Mortimer station is about 2.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
What affects the price in Burghfield Hill
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, your venue or RG7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Party venues around Burghfield Hill
Burghfield Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Parties in Burghfield Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Burghfield Hill include Stratfield Saye House (4.3 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
We cook at parties all over the RG7 and RG30 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Ash Lane, Auclum Lane and Valley Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Burghfield Hill, we also cover Burghfield (1 mile north), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Trash Green (1 mile north), Ufton Nervet (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Burghfield Hill has lots of places to hold a party.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Burghfield Hill includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Burghfield Hill include The Willink School (0.7 miles west) and The Willink School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Common questions in Burghfield Hill
Which station should guests use for Burghfield Hill?
Mortimer station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre.
Is Burghfield Hill close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Burghfield Hill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a 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