West Berkshire · England
Paella party catering in Highclere, West Berkshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Highclere and across West Berkshire.
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Highclere
Paella party catering in Highclere, cooked live
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For celebrations of life and retirement and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In a small place like Highclere, 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. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Highclere (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Highclere stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Also near Highclere
What else we do in Highclere
Parties in Highclere: gardens, venues and local tips
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Highclere or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Highclere is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Highclere to Reading (about 19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Highclere Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Stargroves (1.6 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 4.3 miles north-east.
For paella party catering in RG20, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Schools near Highclere include The Clere School (2.3 miles east)
Perfect for your party in Highclere
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Highclere book us for events such as:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael Archangel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- When final numbers are due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
Highclere: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Highclere?
Newbury station, about 4.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael Archangel?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. See all areas.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Highclere
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
- 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