Slough · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Colnbrook events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Colnbrook.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
Live wedding paella catering in Colnbrook
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Colnbrook
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
About our wedding paella catering in Colnbrook
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Typical bookings include food for evening guests and sharing-style wedding meals, serving evening paella, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Colnbrook, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
How we price wedding paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Colnbrook is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- 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 when you want to eat
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Count day and evening guests separately
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Slough, including Colnbrook
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Getting married in Colnbrook?
Colnbrook is about 4 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. For wedding paella catering in Colnbrook, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Colnbrook is one of 31 places in Slough where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Colnbrook to Guildford (16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Frogmore House (3 miles west) and Windsor Castle (3.4 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Put the station on your invitation: Sunnymeads station is about 1.7 miles away.
Wherever your wedding is in SL3, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. That could mean a wedding in a garden on High Street, Rayners Close and Drift Way. We also cook at weddings in Poyle (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Stanwell Moor (2 miles south-east) and Ditton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (5 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Windsor Castle (3.4 miles west) and Upton Hospital (3.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Colnbrook include Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Colnbrook include Langley Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Colnbrook: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Colnbrook?
The closest is Sunnymeads station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Is Colnbrook too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cater in Colnbrook?
Yes, we do. Colnbrook is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
- 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