West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Great Lea Common
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Great Lea Common.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella party catering in Great Lea Common
Paella party catering in Great Lea Common, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. For garden parties and summer barbecues and big birthdays, we can cook tapas, seafood paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
A country party near Great Lea Common is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Great Lea Common (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Great Lea Common
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What affects the price in Great Lea Common
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Great Lea Common
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Great Lea Common, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family reunions
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
For guests coming by train, Reading Green Park station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Party venues around Great Lea Common
Great Lea Common is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Parties in Great Lea Common are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a christening at a church like St Paul's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Thinking of a party in Pearman's Copse? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
We cook at parties all over the RG7 postcode area. For parties just outside Great Lea Common, we cover Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-east), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Green Park (1 mile north-west) and Shinfield (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Great Lea Common includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Longwater.
- Local schools include Ryeish Green School (0.8 miles south-east) and Geoffrey Field Junior School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (0.9 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Places near Great Lea Common
What else we do in Great Lea Common
FAQs for Great Lea Common
Can you cook in Pearman's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Great Lea Common from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
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.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Great Lea Common until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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