Wokingham · England
Paella party catering in Newtown, Wokingham
Looking for paella party catering in Newtown? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Book paella party catering in Newtown
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan seats for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
About our paella party catering in Newtown
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. On the menu are mixed paella, churros and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Parties around Newtown are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Common questions in Newtown
How far is Newtown from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Wokingham. See all areas.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Events we cater in Newtown
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Parks such as Eldon Square generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a late-May party in Newtown, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Newtown, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Newtown
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Newtown and the whole of Wokingham
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Places near Newtown
What else we do in Newtown
For event organisers in Newtown
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Newtown? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Planning paella party catering in Newtown? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Parties in Newtown: gardens, venues and local tips
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. Across the RG1 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Newtown is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St John and St Stephen, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (4.3 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Paella party catering in RG1, RG6 and RG4 is planned around your venue. That could mean a party in a garden on Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road. If your venue is just outside Newtown, we also cover Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Newtown has lots of places to hold a party.
Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Newtown include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Newtown include Bulmershe College (within half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Fisherman's Cottage pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
- 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