Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Wedding paella catering in Cookham, Windsor and Maidenhead
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Cookham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Cookham
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Wedding paella catering in Cookham, cooked live
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Popular choices include canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and we are regularly asked to cater blessings and vow renewals and barn and farm weddings.
Weddings in a place like Cookham often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Cookham (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Who books wedding paella catering in Cookham?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Cookham book us for events such as:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Garden and marquee weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John the Baptist frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
Places near Cookham
What else we do in Cookham
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Cookham is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Getting married in Cookham?
Cookham is about 2 miles south-east of Marlow, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Across the SL6 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Warren Nature Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Cookham suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Cliveden (1.7 miles east) and Harleyford Manor (3.5 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Wherever your wedding is in SL6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Station Road, Church Road and High Street; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Cookham for wedding paella catering include Cookham Dean (1 mile west), Furze Platt (2 miles south), Coldmoorholme (2 miles north), Bourne End (2 miles north-east) and Cores End (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Windsor (7 miles south-east), Boyn Hill (3 miles south), North Ascot (10 miles south), Dedworth (7 miles south-east), Broomhall (12 miles south) and South Ascot (11 miles south). Cookham is one of the larger places we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead, with plenty of venues for weddings.
A little further out are Marlow Museum (2.2 miles west) and Marlow Community Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Warren Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Furze Platt Senior School (1.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Old Swan Uppers pub (0.5 miles east)
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Cookham
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Windsor and Maidenhead, including Cookham
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Cookham: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Cookham from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
- 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