West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Sheepdrove
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Sheepdrove. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
Live paella party catering in Sheepdrove
Parties in Sheepdrove: gardens, venues and local tips
Sheepdrove is about 6 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Sheepdrove to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Sheepdrove is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our events stretch from Sheepdrove to Oxford (about 20 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Sheepdrove is within about 2 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in RG17, we can bring paella party catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Lambourn (1 mile south-west), Upper Lambourn (2 miles west), Sparsholt (5 miles north), Westcot (5 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (11 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Rams Hill and Seven Barrows.
About our paella party catering in Sheepdrove
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and churros, and we are frequently booked for birthday parties and neighbourhood celebrations.
A country party near Sheepdrove is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Sheepdrove (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Sheepdrove
Do you come out to small places like Sheepdrove?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Sheepdrove close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you come to Sheepdrove?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Sheepdrove. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Sheepdrove until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Also near Sheepdrove
What else we do in Sheepdrove
Where we can cook in Sheepdrove
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Events we cater in Sheepdrove
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Ashdown House (3.9 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Sheepdrove
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- 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