West Berkshire · England
Paella catering in RG17
We cater across all of the RG17 postcode district, including Hungerford, Lambourn and Kintbury. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Book live paella in RG17
Where we cater in RG17
- Hungerford
- Lambourn
- Kintbury
- Upper Eddington
- Great Shefford
- Inkpen
- Eddington
- East Garston
- Chilton Foliat
- Lower Green
- Lambourn Woodlands
- Woodlands St Mary
- Inkpen Common
- Upper Lambourn
- Lower Denford
- Clapton
- East Garston Woodlands
- Eastbury
- Hell Corner
- Leverton
- Sheepdrove
- Shefford Woodlands
- Upper Green
- Upper Denford
- Bagshot
- East Shefford
Our catering across RG17
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in West Berkshire
Every town in West Berkshire
Every area we cover
Paella catering in RG17: what to expect
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it is served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include fairs, fêtes and festivals and retirement and leaving parties, serving mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana.
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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Cost
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why hosts in RG17 choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Near you in Hungerford
Around Hungerford, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near John O'Gaunt School, The Borough Arms and Hungerford Primary School and the streets around them. Hungerford has its own railway station: Hungerford station. For a walk before or after the party, there’s Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
Catering events across RG17
Across RG17, we cook in 3 towns and 24 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Hungerford, Lambourn and Kintbury or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across RG17, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.
Hungerford: For guests coming by train, Hungerford station is in Hungerford itself. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Evenings in Hungerford stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about paella catering for your event in RG17? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in RG17
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
FAQs for RG17
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
- 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