West Berkshire · England
Paella party catering in Plastow Green, West Berkshire
Planning paella party catering in Plastow Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
Live paella party catering in Plastow Green
Paella party catering in Plastow Green, cooked live
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. Whether it is anniversaries and engagement parties and baby celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
A country party near Plastow Green is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
- Where
- Plastow Green (RG19)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Plastow Green hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Parties in Plastow Green: gardens, venues and local tips
Plastow Green is about 4 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Parties in Plastow Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Plastow Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Plastow Green to Reading (13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 2.9 miles north.
Wherever your party is in RG19, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater parties in Goose Hill (1 mile north-east), Mill Green (1 mile north), Headley (1 mile north-west), Fair Oak (1 mile east) and Ashford Hill (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Where we can cook in Plastow Green
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Plastow Green
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Let the neighbours know
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Plastow Green until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Plastow Green, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Your questions about paella party catering in Plastow Green
Which station should guests use for Plastow Green?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is Plastow Green close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Also near Plastow Green
Also in Plastow Green
Occasions we cook for in Plastow Green
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
In Plastow Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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