West Berkshire · England
Paella party catering in Chilton Foliat, West Berkshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Chilton Foliat.
- Family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering near Chilton Foliat
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have bins ready
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
How our paella party catering works in Chilton Foliat
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Whether it is anniversaries and engagement parties and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and tapas for your guests.
Country parties near Chilton Foliat suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Chilton Foliat (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
FAQs for Chilton Foliat
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues 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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cover Chilton Foliat?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Chilton Foliat. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Occasions we cook for in Chilton Foliat
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Chilton Foliat:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Chilton Foliat
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Chilton Foliat
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
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. Let us know how long the food break is.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Chilton Foliat, sunset is around 9:00pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Chilton Foliat, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Towns and villages near Chilton Foliat
Also in Chilton Foliat
Parties in Chilton Foliat: gardens, venues and local tips
Chilton Foliat is about 10 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Chilton Foliat or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 24 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Ramsbury Manor (4 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Hungerford station is about 1.7 miles away. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Chilton Foliat, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Popham Close, Stag Hill and Whitelocks Piece; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Chilton Foliat, we also cover Leverton (1 mile south-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (2 miles south-east), Hungerford (2 miles south-east) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (10 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (10 miles east) and Kingsclere (15 miles south-east).
Not far away are Watts Bank.
- Schools near Chilton Foliat include John O'Gaunt School (2.2 miles south-east)
- 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