West Berkshire · England
Paella party catering in Penwood, West Berkshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Penwood. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Penwood
How our paella party catering works in Penwood
Paella is relaxed food: it is served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Whether it’s retirement celebrations and anniversary celebrations, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and tapas for your guests.
In a small place like Penwood, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Penwood (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have bins ready
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer party in Penwood stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Penwood, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How we price paella party catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about paella party catering in Penwood
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Michael Archangel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Penwood for guests?
Newbury station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Places near Penwood
What else we do in Penwood
Party venues around Penwood
Penwood is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Penwood. Penwood is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 3.7 miles north-east. After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael Archangel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Paella party catering in RG20 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Penwood Heights, Woodlands and Foxs Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Penwood, we cover Woolton Hill (1 mile north-west), Highclere (1 mile south-west), Wash Water (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile north) and Burghclere (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Calcot (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newbury Castle (3.5 miles north) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Local schools include The Clere School (1.9 miles east)
Occasions we cook for in Penwood
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
Nearby historic houses include Highclere Castle (1.7 miles south) and Stargroves (2 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- 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
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- 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