West Berkshire · England
Paella party catering in Hollington, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Hollington. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Hollington?
Paella party catering in Hollington, cooked live
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Popular choices include vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for engagement and anniversary parties and retirement celebrations.
Country parties near Hollington suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Hollington (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Party venues around Hollington
Hollington is about 5 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Parties in Hollington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hollington is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hollington to Reading (about 20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Stargroves (0.8 miles north-west) and Highclere Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Church of St Thomas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20, so your party can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater parties in Highclere (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (2 miles north-east), Penwood (2 miles north-east), Ball Hill (2 miles north) and Enborne Row (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles north-east), Thatcham (8 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-east), Hungerford (7 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Newbury Castle (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
Your questions about paella party catering in Hollington
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Thomas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Hollington from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Why choose paella party catering in Hollington?
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever you are celebrating in Hollington, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
If guests are coming by rail, Kintbury station is about 4.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
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Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Hollington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hollington
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Hollington stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Hollington, and we will put together a menu and price.
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