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Wedding Paella Catering in Arborfield Garrison
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Arborfield Garrison and Reading, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening food for extra guests
- Garden and marquee weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Arborfield Garrison
Weddings in Arborfield Garrison: venues, ceremonies and travel
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Arborfield Garrison. We cook in all 34 towns and villages across Reading. We cook right across the region, from Arborfield Garrison to Reading (6 miles away).
Historic houses near Arborfield Garrison include Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. For outdoor photos, The Marshes Local Nature Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Arborfield Garrison suits an outdoor reception.
Wedding paella catering in RG2 and RG40 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Arborfield Garrison, we cover Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). Arborfield Garrison is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for weddings.
A little further out are Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Arborfield Garrison includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Local schools include Farley Hill Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bramshill Hunt pub (less than half a mile north-west)
How our wedding paella catering works in Arborfield Garrison
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
Weddings in a place like Arborfield Garrison often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Who books wedding paella catering in Arborfield Garrison?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Arborfield Garrison and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
Planning photos in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from Arborfield Garrison
Which station should guests use for Arborfield Garrison?
The closest is Wokingham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Eligius?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. In Arborfield Garrison, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Arborfield Garrison, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
What affects the price in Arborfield Garrison
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Arborfield Garrison? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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