West Berkshire · England
Paella party catering in Hell Corner, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Hell Corner. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering near Hell Corner
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
How our paella party catering works in Hell Corner
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. On the menu are vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement celebrations.
Near Hell Corner, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Hell Corner (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Hell Corner until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Hell Corner
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
FAQs for Hell Corner
Is Hell Corner close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Hell Corner?
Kintbury station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Hell Corner parties: what to know
Hell Corner is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG17, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 155 places in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stargroves (2.6 miles south-east) and Benham Park (4.1 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 1.8 miles north.
Wherever your party is in RG17, we can cook for your guests. Other places close to Hell Corner for paella party catering include Inkpen Common (1 mile west), Inkpen (1 mile west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Kintbury (2 miles north) and Lower Green (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Crown and Garter pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Perfect for your party in Hell Corner
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Hell Corner, people book us for events such as:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Laurence, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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What else we do in Hell Corner
Why choose live paella in Hell Corner?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
What affects the price in Hell Corner
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan seats for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
- 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