West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Sheffield Bottom events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Sheffield Bottom.
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
Live paella party catering in Sheffield Bottom
Paella party catering in Sheffield Bottom, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Typical bookings include birthday parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, with mixed paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
Country parties near Sheffield Bottom suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Sheffield Bottom (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Sheffield Bottom
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Sheffield Bottom: your questions answered
Is Sheffield Bottom close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sheffield Bottom.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Towns and villages near Sheffield Bottom
Also in Sheffield Bottom
Parties in Sheffield Bottom: gardens, venues and local tips
Sheffield Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Sheffield Bottom and the surrounding area. Sheffield Bottom is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (4.4 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area. Local streets include Deans Copse Road and Moulden Way; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Sheffield Bottom, we also cover Trash Green (1 mile south-east), Theale (1 mile north-west), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile south-west), Burghfield (1 mile south-east) and Sulhamstead (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east), Shaw (11 miles west) and Kingsclere (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Theale Green Community School (1.1 miles north-west) and Theale Green Community School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Fox & Hounds pub (within half a mile south)
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer party in Sheffield Bottom stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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