West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Lambourn events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lambourn and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family reunions
Paella party catering for Lambourn events
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
How our paella party catering works in Lambourn
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. We’re often asked to cater family get-togethers and retirement and leaving parties, serving tapas, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a party in Lambourn, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Lambourn (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Lambourn
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Lambourn, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Big family gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
Nearby historic houses include Ashdown House (3.5 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Also near Lambourn
Also in Lambourn
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Have cover ready for a shower
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Party venues around Lambourn
Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG17, we can cook for your guests. Lambourn is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Lambourn to Oxford (about 21 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Lambourn is within about a mile of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across RG17. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Sheepdrove (1 mile north-east), Upper Lambourn (1 mile north-west), Westcot (6 miles north), Sparsholt (6 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (6 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (12 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Lambourn has plenty of venues and gardens for parties.
Green spaces nearby include Watts Bank and Rams Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George pub (under half a mile west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Lambourn is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Lambourn
How far is Lambourn from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
- 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