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Wedding Paella Catering for Chazey Heath events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Chazey Heath? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening wedding food
Book wedding paella catering in Chazey Heath
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Chazey Heath, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Chazey Heath? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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How our wedding paella catering works in Chazey Heath
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Whether it is rustic barn weddings and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Chazey Heath, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Getting married in Chazey Heath?
Chazey Heath is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Across the RG4 area, we can cook for your guests. Chazey Heath is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cook.
For outdoor photos, Fobney Island Wetland Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Chazey Heath suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Chazey Heath, such as Church of St John the Baptist, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Wherever your wedding is in RG4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Rokeby Drive and Chazey Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For weddings just outside Chazey Heath, we cover Trench Green (1 mile west), Mapledurham (2 miles west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (3 miles south-west) and Tilehurst (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Chazey Heath include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Pack Saddle pub (less than half a mile south)
Occasions we cook for in Chazey Heath
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with mixed diets
Historic houses near Chazey Heath include Mapledurham House (1.6 miles west) and Greys Court (4.1 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Where we can cook in Chazey Heath
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Chazey Heath: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Chazey Heath close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Reading included. Find your area.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
What space do you need to cook?
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 picture.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What affects the price in Chazey Heath
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
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.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
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.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
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More for events in Chazey Heath
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Enquire early for peak dates
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
- 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