Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Wedding paella catering in Cold Harbour, Windsor and Maidenhead
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Cold Harbour and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering for Cold Harbour events
Why choose wedding paella catering in Cold Harbour?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Weycock Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Cold Harbour suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
Wedding paella catering in Cold Harbour, cooked live
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. On the menu are Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and weddings with mixed diets.
A wedding in a small place like Cold Harbour often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- Cold Harbour (SL6)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Getting married in Cold Harbour?
Cold Harbour is about 3 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Cold Harbour and the surrounding area. We cook in 57 places across Windsor and Maidenhead. We cook right across the region, from Cold Harbour to Reading (9 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Saint Peter frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. Historic houses near Cold Harbour include Harleyford Manor (3.3 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
This part of Windsor and Maidenhead takes in SL6. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Knowl Hill (1 mile north-west), Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Bowsey Hill (2 miles west), Cockpole Green (3 miles north-west) and Wargrave (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (3 miles east), Windsor (8 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north-east) and Furze Platt (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hurley Chalk Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Cox Green School (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Cold Harbour questions
We’re having a ceremony at Saint Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Cold Harbour?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you come to Cold Harbour?
We do. We cook at events in Cold Harbour and across Windsor and Maidenhead. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. In Cold Harbour, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by 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.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Pick a serving style
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
- 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