West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Colthrop events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Colthrop. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
Book paella party catering in Colthrop
About our paella party catering in Colthrop
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Whether it’s retirement celebrations and family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, tapas and seafood paella for your guests.
Near Colthrop, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Colthrop (RG19, RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a late-May party in Colthrop, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Common questions in Colthrop
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Colthrop from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Let the neighbours know
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Who books paella party catering in Colthrop?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Hosting a paella party in Colthrop
Colthrop is about 1 mile east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Colthrop. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire. Our events stretch from Colthrop to Reading (about 12 miles away).
Historic houses near Colthrop include Shaw House (3.5 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 0.5 miles south-west.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG19 and RG18, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Bath Road, Ashman Road and Fokerham Road. Nearby, we also cater parties in Crookham (2 miles south-east), Hyde End (2 miles south-east), Heads Hill (2 miles south-west), Mill Green (2 miles south) and Goose Hill (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include Kennet School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (0.5 miles south-west)
For event organisers in Colthrop
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Colthrop? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Places near Colthrop
What else we do in Colthrop
- 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