West Berkshire · England
Paella party catering in Wickham, West Berkshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Wickham.
- Baby celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering for Wickham events
Common questions in Wickham
Is Wickham close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we will check.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Paella party catering in Wickham, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. We cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater retirement celebrations and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
A country party near Wickham 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.
- Where
- Wickham (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Wickham
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
If guests are coming by rail, Kintbury station is about 3 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
What affects the price in Wickham
These are the factors that matter most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning a party in Wickham
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG20, we can bring the pans to you. Wickham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Wickham to Reading (about 20 miles away).
Historic houses near Wickham include Benham Park (3.7 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Swithin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Wickham is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area. Streets in the area include Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Wickham includes Sole Common Pond.
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (under half a mile west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Why choose live paella in Wickham?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Wickham hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Wickham stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Wickham
- 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