West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Inkpen Common events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Inkpen Common and the surrounding area.
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering for Inkpen Common events
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Inkpen Common 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.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Paella party catering for your party in Inkpen Common
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. For big birthdays and big family gatherings, we can cook tapas, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Country parties near Inkpen Common suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Inkpen Common (RG17, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Inkpen Common
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Inkpen Common, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Inkpen Common: your questions answered
Is Inkpen Common close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Inkpen Common?
Kintbury station, about 2 miles north of the centre.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
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 suggest a split based on your guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events we cater in Inkpen Common
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
In Inkpen Common and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
If guests are coming by rail, Kintbury station is about 2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Hosting a paella party in Inkpen Common
Inkpen Common is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your party in Inkpen Common, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Inkpen Common to Reading (21 miles away).
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. Historic houses near Inkpen Common include Stargroves (2.7 miles south-east) and Benham Park (4.4 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Here we cover the RG17 and RG20 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Heads Lane, Rooksnest Lane and The Firs or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Inkpen Common for paella party catering include Hell Corner (1 mile east), Inkpen (1 mile north-west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Inkpen Common includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Crown and Garter pub (under half a mile south-west)
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. 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.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Inkpen Common
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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