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Paella Party Catering in Newtown Common
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Newtown Common: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering near Newtown Common
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Paella party catering for your party in Newtown Common
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. Typical bookings include neighbourhood celebrations and leaving dos and retirements, serving tapas, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Newtown Common suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Newtown Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Your questions about paella party catering in Newtown Common
Could we have live paella in Sandleford Priory?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Newtown Common too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For a late-May party in Newtown Common, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Why choose paella party catering in Newtown Common?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
Where we can cook in Newtown Common
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Newtown Common
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Newtown Common
- We cover Newtown Common and the whole of West Berkshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Newtown Common parties: what to know
Newtown Common is about 2 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Newtown Common or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Newtown Common is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Sandleford Priory? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Historic houses near Newtown Common include Highclere Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Shaw House (3.2 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20. We also cook at parties in Burghclere Common (1 mile south), Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Sandleford (1 mile north-east), Wash Common (1 mile north-west) and Wash Water (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles west), Calcot (13 miles north-east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include Park House School (1.1 miles north-west)
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Warn the neighbours
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
- 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