West Berkshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Chilton Foliat events
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 Chilton Foliat.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
Planning an event in Chilton Foliat?
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Chilton Foliat
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Popular choices include canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and we’re frequently booked for informal wedding breakfasts and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings.
Near Chilton Foliat, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Chilton Foliat (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Chilton Foliat?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
FAQs for Chilton Foliat
Which station should guests use for Chilton Foliat?
The closest is Hungerford station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. 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.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll talk you through it.
Places near Chilton Foliat
More for events in Chilton Foliat
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Weddings in Chilton Foliat: venues, ceremonies and travel
Chilton Foliat is about 10 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For wedding paella catering in Chilton Foliat, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Chilton Foliat is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 24 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. For outdoor photos, Watts Bank is close by. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Chilton Foliat, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in RG17, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a home on Popham Close, Stag Hill and Whitelocks Piece or the roads around them. For weddings just outside Chilton Foliat, we cover Leverton (1 mile south-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (2 miles south-east), Hungerford (2 miles south-east) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (10 miles east) and Kingsclere (15 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Chilton Foliat include Watts Bank.
- Local schools include John O'Gaunt School (2.2 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Chilton Foliat
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Chilton Foliat book us for occasions like:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Nearby historic houses include Ramsbury Manor (4 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. In Chilton Foliat, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us your 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 pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Chilton Foliat, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Read more
- 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