West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Hampstead Norreys events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Hampstead Norreys and West Berkshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
Book paella party catering in Hampstead Norreys
About our paella party catering in Hampstead Norreys
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Hampstead Norreys. Typical bookings include street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and baby celebrations, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Hampstead Norreys, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Hampstead Norreys (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Hampstead Norreys is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Hampstead Norreys
How far is Hampstead Norreys from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Party venues around Hampstead Norreys
Hampstead Norreys is about 6 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Hampstead Norreys and the surrounding area. Hampstead Norreys is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Hampstead Norreys to Reading (12 miles away).
Hampstead Norreys is within about 3 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the RG18 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on Church Street, Scottalls Lane and Forge Hill. Close by, we cover parties in Yattendon (2 miles south-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles south-west), Oare (2 miles south-west), Frilsham (2 miles south-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (6 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (under half a mile south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.8 miles south-west).
- Schools near Hampstead Norreys include The Downs School (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Let the neighbours know
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Perfect for your party in Hampstead Norreys
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
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.
- 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