Wokingham · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Barkham
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Barkham.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
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About our wedding paella catering in Barkham
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served right away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include sharing-style wedding meals and evening food for extra guests, serving evening paella, table tapas and canapé tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Barkham, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Planning a paella wedding in Barkham
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Barkham. We cater in all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham. Our events stretch from Barkham to Reading (about 6 miles away).
Holt Copse & Joel Park nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Barkham suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: Wokingham station is about 1.9 miles away.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG40 and RG41. Whether your wedding is on Barkham Road and Barkham Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at weddings in Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Barkham includes Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Local schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House And Smithy (under half a mile west)
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Barkham
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Count day and evening guests separately
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Barkham at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- 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 clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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What wedding paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Send us the date, your venue or RG40 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Barkham
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Barkham and Wokingham:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
If you are marrying at a church near Barkham, such as Church of St James, 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.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
Barkham questions
How far is Barkham from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
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.
What if our speeches run late?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is served at its best.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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