West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Catmore
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Catmore and across West Berkshire.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Catmore
Paella party catering in Catmore, cooked live
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Popular choices include vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and naming days and christenings.
Country parties near Catmore suit live 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.
- Where
- Catmore (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Party venues around Catmore
Catmore is about 6 miles south-east of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Across the RG20 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Catmore is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in RG20, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Farnborough (2 miles north-west), Brightwalton (2 miles west), Stanmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (10 miles south-west) and Calcot (14 miles south-east).
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Catmore, and we will put together a menu and price.
Perfect for your party in Catmore
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
After a christening at a church like Church of St Margaret, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have bins ready
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Catmore
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Catmore is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Your questions about paella party catering in Catmore
Do you come out to small places like Catmore?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Nearby places to Catmore
More for events in Catmore
- 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