West Berkshire · England
Paella party catering in Old Warren, West Berkshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Old Warren.
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
Live paella party catering in Old Warren
Paella party catering for your party in Old Warren
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and churros, and we’re frequently booked for birthday parties and retirement and leaving parties.
A country party near Old Warren is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Old Warren (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Occasions we cook for in Old Warren
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
If guests are coming by rail, Aldermaston station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Warn the neighbours
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Old Warren and across West Berkshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Hosting a paella party in Old Warren
Old Warren is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For a party in Old Warren, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Old Warren is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St.Saviours, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, so your party can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Old Warren, we also cover Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north) and Silchester (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (1.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. Sunset in Old Warren is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: 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.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
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Common questions in Old Warren
Which station should guests use for Old Warren?
The closest is Aldermaston station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Old Warren too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
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.
- 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