Oxfordshire · England
Paella Party Catering for New Town events
Looking for paella party catering in New Town? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering in New Town
Paella party catering for your party in New Town
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We’re frequently asked to cater garden get-togethers and retirement and leaving parties, with churros, seafood paella and tapas.
Country parties near New Town suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- New Town (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a party in New Town
New Town is about 7 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your party is in the RG8 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. New Town is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Stephen's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Pangbourne station is about 1.6 miles away. New Town is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in RG8, we plan around your venue. Whether your party is on Wakemans and Pangbourne Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Upper Basildon (1 mile north-west), Stubbles (2 miles west), Burnt Hill (3 miles west), Ashampstead (3 miles west) and Ashampstead Green (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Benson (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (4 miles east).
A little further out are Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles west) and Battle Hospital (5.7 miles east). Open spaces near New Town include Hosehill Lake and Hartslock.
- Local schools include St Andrew's School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive pub (0.5 miles west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
How the day works
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 New Town stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why choose live paella in New Town?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including New Town
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to New Town
More for events in New Town
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Common questions in New Town
Is New Town too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to New Town for guests?
The closest is Pangbourne station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you cater in New Town?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including New Town and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Perfect for your party in New Town
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Whatever you are celebrating in New Town, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Garden get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Historic houses near New Town include Basildon Park (1.4 miles north) and Mapledurham House (3.9 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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