West Berkshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Burnt Hill
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Burnt Hill.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Planning an event in Burnt Hill?
About our wedding paella catering in Burnt Hill
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. Whether it is blessings and vow renewals and food for evening guests, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Burnt Hill often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Burnt Hill (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Burnt Hill weddings: local tips
Burnt Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Across the RG18 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Hartslock is close by, and the countryside around Burnt Hill suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Burnt Hill, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in RG18 is planned around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Stubbles (1 mile north), Stanford Dingley (2 miles south), Ashampstead (2 miles north), Ashampstead Green (2 miles north) and Upper Basildon (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (1.1 miles west). Open spaces near Burnt Hill include Hartslock.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, sunset in Burnt Hill is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food 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.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Burnt Hill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Who books wedding paella catering in Burnt Hill?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Burnt Hill book us for occasions like:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
Put the station on your invitation: Pangbourne station is about 4.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
How we price wedding paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
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.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Tell us when speeches will be
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Burnt Hill
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Burnt Hill
How far is Burnt Hill from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
- 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