Oxfordshire · England
Paella catering in RG8
Live paella catering across RG8, covering Purley on Thames, Goring and Pangbourne. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Planning an event in RG8?
Where we cater in RG8
- Purley on Thames
- Goring
- Pangbourne
- Woodcote
- Mapledurham
- Upper Basildon
- Streatley
- South Stoke
- Whitchurch Hill
- Whitchurch-on-Thames
- Ashampstead
- Checkendon
- Cray's Pond
- New Town
- Hungerford Green
- Sulham
- Tidmarsh
- Elvendon
- Aldworth
- Ashampstead Green
- Hook End
- Lower Basildon
- Stubbles
- Stoke Row
Events we cater in RG8
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Across Oxfordshire
Towns and villages in Oxfordshire
Areas we cover
Our paella catering in RG8
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and company summer parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
What it costs in RG8
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Purley on Thames
Around Purley on Thames, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Roebuck pub, Purley CofE Primary School and Round Copse and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Denefield School (0.8 miles south-west) and Church of St Mary (under half a mile east). Purley on Thames’s nearest station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Purley on Thames include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
Catering events across RG8
There are 3 towns and 20 villages and hamlets in RG8, so the setting can be anything from Purley on Thames, Goring and Pangbourne to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across RG8, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles and cooking.
Purley on Thames: If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (0.6 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (3.5 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. Evenings in Purley on Thames 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.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in RG8? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for you?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
RG8 questions
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much does paella catering cost in RG8?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to 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