West Berkshire · England
Paella party catering in Englefield, West Berkshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Englefield and the surrounding area.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering for Englefield events
How our paella party catering works in Englefield
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We’re often asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and retirement celebrations, with seafood paella, churros and tapas.
In a small place like Englefield, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Englefield (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Hosting a paella party in Englefield
Englefield is about 5 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Englefield to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Englefield is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover.
If guests are coming by rail, Theale station is about 1.3 miles away. Historic houses near Englefield include Mapledurham House (3.8 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (3.9 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Englefield, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over RG7. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Theale (1 mile south-east), Tidmarsh (2 miles north), Sulham (2 miles north-east), Sheffield Bottom (2 miles south-east) and Little Heath (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (5 miles west) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Englefield include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Englefield include Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east) and Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Thatchers Arms (0.6 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Englefield questions
Is Englefield too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mark?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan seats for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Where we can cook in Englefield
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
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What else we do in Englefield
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Englefield until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Churros
All ages love churros.
- 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