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Paella party catering in Speen, West Berkshire
Planning paella party catering in Speen? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Speen events
Common questions in Speen
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Victoria Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Paella party catering in Speen, made fresh on the day
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. We are often asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and big family gatherings, with churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Speen suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Speen (RG14, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For a late-May party in Speen, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning paella party catering in Speen? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Speen parties: what to know
Speen is about 1 mile north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Speen and the surrounding area. We cook in 155 places in West Berkshire. Our events stretch from Speen to Reading (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Benham Park (0.9 miles west) and Shaw House (1.4 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, Newbury station is about 1.2 miles away.
Here we cover the RG14 and RG20 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Bath Road, Pound Lane and Speen Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Speen, we also cover Bagnor (1 mile north), Speenhamland (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north-east), Stockcross (1 mile north-west) and Shaw (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (13 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.1 miles east) and Donnington Castle (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Speen includes Rack Marsh.
- Local schools include St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles south-east) and St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Starting Gate pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Why choose paella party catering in Speen?
It is generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
Parks such as Victoria Park typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
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Other catering in Speen
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Speen
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Speen and across West Berkshire
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
- 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