Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Hungerford Green
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hungerford Green: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for Hungerford Green events
How our paella party catering works in Hungerford Green
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Popular choices include seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for milestone birthdays and street and neighbourhood parties.
Country parties near Hungerford Green suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Hungerford Green (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Hungerford Green
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
Historic houses near Hungerford Green include Basildon Park (3.4 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan where rubbish goes
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
What paella party catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Common questions in Hungerford Green
What’s the nearest station to Hungerford Green for guests?
The closest is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Planning a party in Hungerford Green
Hungerford Green is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Hungerford Green. Hungerford Green is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Mary's church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Goring & Streatley station is about 2.9 miles away. Hungerford Green is within about 2 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Bell Lane and The Glebe or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Streatley (2 miles east), Goring (3 miles east), Lower Basildon (3 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles north-east) and South Stoke (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (7 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north), Wantage (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east), Grove (12 miles north-west) and Benson (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill and Withymead Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer party in Hungerford Green 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 set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Hungerford Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Towns and villages near Hungerford Green
Also in Hungerford Green
- 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