West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Great Shefford events
Planning paella party catering in Great Shefford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in Great Shefford?
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella party catering for your party in Great Shefford
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. Whether it is leaving dos and retirements and big family gatherings, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
A country party near Great Shefford is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Great Shefford (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella party catering in Great Shefford?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
In Great Shefford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in Great Shefford stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s 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 from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Party venues around Great Shefford
Great Shefford is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG17, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Great Shefford, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in RG17, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Station Road, The Mead and Miller's Field, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Great Shefford, we cover East Shefford (1 mile south-east), Weston (1 mile south-east), East Garston (2 miles north-west), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston Woodlands (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
The countryside around Great Shefford includes Sole Common Pond.
Also near Great Shefford
Also in Great Shefford
Great Shefford questions
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Great Shefford.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- 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