West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Burnt Hill events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Burnt Hill and across West Berkshire.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering in Burnt Hill
Paella party catering in Burnt Hill, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We cook churros, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and birthday parties.
Country parties near Burnt Hill suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Burnt Hill (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about paella party catering in Burnt Hill
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Burnt Hill from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we will check.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How much does paella party catering cost in Burnt Hill?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Burnt Hill hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Burnt Hill
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have bins ready
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or RG18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Parties in Burnt Hill: gardens, venues and local tips
Burnt Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Burnt Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Burnt Hill is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Burnt Hill to Reading (9 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Pangbourne station is about 4.2 miles away. Burnt Hill is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG18, so your party can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Burnt Hill, we also cover Stubbles (1 mile north), Stanford Dingley (2 miles south), Ashampstead (2 miles north), Ashampstead Green (2 miles north) and Upper Basildon (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Yattendon Castle (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Burnt Hill includes Hartslock.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Burnt Hill until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Towns and villages near Burnt Hill
What else we do in Burnt Hill
Events we cater in Burnt Hill
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Burnt Hill and West Berkshire:
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday parties
Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (3.5 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- 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