West Berkshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Ashmore Green events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Ashmore Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Ashmore Green?
Wedding paella catering in Ashmore Green, made fresh on the day
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for farm and barn venues and vow renewals and civil ceremonies.
Near Ashmore Green, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Where
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Common questions in Ashmore Green
What’s the nearest station to Ashmore Green for guests?
The closest is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it’s served.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Weddings in Ashmore Green: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For wedding paella catering in Ashmore Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Ashmore Green is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Ashmore Green to Reading (13 miles away).
Nature Discovery Centre nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ashmore Green suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Ashmore Green, such as St. Mark's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Ashmore Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over the RG18 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Ash Terrace, Ashmore Green Road and Stoney Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at weddings in Cold Ash (1 mile north-east), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Benham Hill (1 mile south-west), Thatcham (2 miles south-east) and Longlane (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east), Calcot (10 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). Not far away are Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local schools include Kennet School (1.8 miles south-east)
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Why choose live paella in Ashmore Green?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Ashmore Green hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What affects the price in Ashmore Green
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Golden-hour photos in Ashmore Green at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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