West Berkshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Ball Hill, West Berkshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Ball Hill and West Berkshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Ball Hill
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Golden-hour photos in Ball Hill at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our wedding paella catering works in Ball Hill
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Whether it is informal wedding breakfasts and marquee and garden weddings, we can cook evening paella, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
Near Ball Hill, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Ball Hill (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Ball Hill?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Getting married in Ball Hill?
Ball Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Ball Hill. Ball Hill is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Ball Hill include Stargroves (1.5 miles south) and Benham Park (3 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 3.1 miles north-west.
We cater weddings across the RG20 postcode area. Local streets include Knights Lea, Gore End Road and Knights Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Ball Hill for wedding paella catering include Hamstead Marshall (1 mile north), Woolton Hill (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (2 miles east) and Penwood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles north-west) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ball Hill include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Count day and evening guests separately
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Perfect for your wedding in Ball Hill
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Sharing-style wedding meals
If you are hoping for photos in Hamstead Marshall Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Ball Hill
How far is Ball Hill from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Hamstead Marshall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ball Hill.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What if the timings change?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is ready when you are.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
- 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