Reading · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Arborfield Cross events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Arborfield Cross and Reading, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Food for evening guests
- Farm and barn venues
Planning an event in Arborfield Cross?
Wedding paella catering in Arborfield Cross, cooked live
Paella as evening food is popular: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Typical bookings include garden and marquee weddings and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, serving evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Arborfield Cross, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What’s in the pans
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Count day and evening guests separately
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Arborfield Cross hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
Why choose wedding paella catering in Arborfield Cross?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
The Marshes Local Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Arborfield Cross: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Arborfield Cross for guests?
The closest is Winnersh station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we will plan for them.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Also near Arborfield Cross
Also in Arborfield Cross
Getting married in Arborfield Cross?
Arborfield Cross is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Arborfield Cross and the surrounding area. We cater in all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Bartholomew often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. Planning photos in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Anywhere in RG2, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Eversley Road, Chamberlain Gardens and Melrose Gardens or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Farley Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (3 miles south-west), Spencers Wood (3 miles west), Riseley (3 miles south-west) and Bramshill (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (7 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (7 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (7 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2 miles north). Open spaces near Arborfield Cross include South Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Arborfield Cross include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include Swan Inn (less than half a mile north)
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. In Arborfield Cross, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Arborfield Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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