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Paella Party Catering in Upper Lambourn
Looking for paella party catering in Upper Lambourn? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
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Paella party catering near Upper Lambourn
Paella party catering in Upper Lambourn, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We’re often asked to cater birthday parties and neighbourhood celebrations, serving seafood paella, churros and tapas.
A country party near Upper Lambourn is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Upper Lambourn stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or RG17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Upper Lambourn
Also in Upper Lambourn
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Common questions in Upper Lambourn
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Lambourn?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater in Upper Lambourn?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Upper Lambourn is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Will the neighbours notice?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Upper Lambourn parties: what to know
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Upper Lambourn. We cook in all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 21 miles away.
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Upper Lambourn, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in RG17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street and Maddle Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Upper Lambourn, we also cover Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
- Local pubs include The Malt Shovel pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Where we can cook in Upper Lambourn
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Who books paella party catering in Upper Lambourn?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Lambourn and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Upper Lambourn include Ashdown House (2.1 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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