West Berkshire · England
Paella party catering in Cold Ash, West Berkshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Cold Ash and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Cold Ash?
Paella party catering in Cold Ash, cooked live
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. For summer garden parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella and more.
A country party near Cold Ash is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Cold Ash (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Cold Ash
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Cold Ash is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have bins ready
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Who books paella party catering in Cold Ash?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
If guests are coming by rail, Thatcham station is about 2.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Cold Ash
- Events in Cold Ash and across West Berkshire
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning a party in Cold Ash
Cold Ash is about 2 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Cold Ash and the surrounding area. We cater in 155 places in West Berkshire. We cook right across the region, from Cold Ash to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near Cold Ash include Shaw House (2.4 miles west) and Benham Park (4.6 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like St. Mark's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Cold Ash is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in RG18, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Harewood Drive, Johnson's Lane and Walters Close; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in Ashmore Green (1 mile south-west), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Longlane (2 miles north-west), Thatcham (2 miles south) and Wellhouse (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cold Ash include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local schools include Kennet School (1.8 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Cold Ash
Also in Cold Ash
Your questions about paella party catering in Cold Ash
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Cold Ash?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, West Berkshire included. Find your area.
Will the neighbours notice?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We will check availability right away.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
- 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