West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Three Mile Cross
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Three Mile Cross.
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering in Three Mile Cross
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella party catering in Three Mile Cross, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. For retirement and leaving parties and wakes and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, tapas and mixed paella.
A country party near Three Mile Cross is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Three Mile Cross (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Three Mile Cross
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
How we price paella party catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
Send us the date, your venue or RG7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Three Mile Cross
We are having a ceremony at St Michael and All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Three Mile Cross close to London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Do you cover Three Mile Cross?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Three Mile Cross and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Parties in Three Mile Cross: gardens, venues and local tips
Three Mile Cross is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Wherever your party is in the RG7 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 155 places in West Berkshire.
Historic houses near Three Mile Cross include Stratfield Saye House (4 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 2 miles north-west.
Wherever your party is in RG7, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Dairy Grove, Basingstoke Road and Buttermilk Grove; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Great Lea Common (1 mile north-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Shinfield (1 mile east) and Green Park (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (2.1 miles south) and The Oracle (3.3 miles north). Not far away are Longwater and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Ryeish Green School (less than half a mile south-east) and Shinfield Infant and Nursery School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Farriers Arms (0.5 miles south)
Nearby places to Three Mile Cross
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How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Three Mile Cross, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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