West Berkshire · England
Paella party catering in East Shefford, West Berkshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in East Shefford: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near East Shefford
Paella party catering in East Shefford, cooked live
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. We are often asked to cater retirement celebrations and family reunions, serving chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegetable paella.
In a small place like East Shefford, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- East Shefford (RG17, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hosting a paella party in East Shefford
East Shefford is about 7 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Across the RG17 area, we will come to your venue or garden. East Shefford is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 4.7 miles south. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of East Shefford, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the RG17 and RG20 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Great Shefford (1 mile north-west), Weston (1 mile south-east), Wickham (2 miles south), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (7 miles south-east), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Open spaces near East Shefford include Sole Common Pond.
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why East Shefford hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover East Shefford and the whole of West Berkshire
Questions from East Shefford
Is East Shefford close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to East Shefford for guests?
Kintbury station, about 4.7 miles south of the centre.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. Let the neighbours know.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
What affects the price in East Shefford
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. A summer party in East Shefford stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- 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
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Perfect for your party in East Shefford
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Whatever you are celebrating in East Shefford, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Baby celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like St Thomas' Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Warn the neighbours
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Nearby places to East Shefford
More for events in East Shefford
- 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