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Paella catering in RG19
Paella, tapas and desserts across RG19, from Thatcham, Greenham and Colthrop. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in RG19
Towns and villages in RG19
- Thatcham
- Greenham
- Colthrop
- Ashford Hill
- Headley
- Heads Hill
- Sandleford
- Bury's Bank
- Fair Oak
- Goose Hill
- Mill Green
- Plastow Green
- Newbury
- Whitley
- Benham Hill
- Crookham
What we do in RG19
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering across RG19
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. We’re often asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and retirement celebrations, with seafood paella, paella Valenciana and black rice.
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Cost
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across West Berkshire, including RG19
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in RG19? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Thatcham
Events here are frequently close to Spurcroft Primary School, The Old Chequers Public House and United Reformed Church, among other places. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Thatcham include Nature Discovery Centre.
Planning live paella in RG19
There are 3 towns and 12 villages and hamlets in RG19, so the setting can be anything from Newbury, Thatcham and Whitley to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Thatcham: Historic houses near Thatcham include Shaw House (2.7 miles west) and Benham Park (4.8 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Spurcroft Primary School, can book us as a food stall. In Thatcham, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Events we cater in RG19
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
In RG19 and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Common questions in RG19
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Is paella enough as a main?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
- 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