West Berkshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Upper Eddington
Planning paella party catering in Upper Eddington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Upper Eddington?
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Upper Eddington
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Paella party catering in Upper Eddington, made fresh on the day
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. For family reunions and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros for your guests.
Near Upper Eddington, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Upper Eddington (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Upper Eddington
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Upper Eddington and across West Berkshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Why choose paella party catering in Upper Eddington?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday parties
- Celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Big family gatherings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Hungerford Methodist Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Party venues around Upper Eddington
Upper Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your party in Upper Eddington, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Upper Eddington is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 23 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hungerford station, about 0.6 miles south. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Upper Eddington, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in RG17, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Charnham Lane and Tealgate, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Main roads around Upper Eddington include the A4, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Nearby, we also cater parties in Eddington (1 mile south-east), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south), Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Upper Eddington include Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
- Schools near Upper Eddington include John O'Gaunt School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Amore pub (under half a mile south)
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Upper Eddington stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Upper Eddington: your questions answered
Is Upper Eddington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Hungerford Methodist Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Normally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
- 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