West Berkshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Crockham Heath
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Crockham Heath: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening food for extra guests
Planning an event in Crockham Heath?
About our wedding paella catering in Crockham Heath
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 meal arrives hot and generous. For civil partnerships and vow renewals and informal wedding breakfasts, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
Rural weddings around Crockham Heath have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Crockham Heath (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Crockham Heath
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
For event organisers in Crockham Heath
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Towns and villages near Crockham Heath
Other catering in Crockham Heath
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning a paella wedding in Crockham Heath
Crockham Heath is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your wedding in Crockham Heath will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Crockham Heath is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
Rack Marsh nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Crockham Heath suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Wedding paella catering in RG20 is planned around your venue. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Church Lane and Church Close. Other places close to Crockham Heath for wedding paella catering include Enborne (1 mile north), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile south-east) and Ball Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Crockham Heath include Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
- Schools near Crockham Heath include Park House School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Craven Arms (0.5 miles west)
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For a summer wedding in Crockham Heath, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Share your running order, including speeches
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Common questions in Crockham Heath
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Crockham Heath for guests?
Newbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater in Crockham Heath?
We do. We cook at events in Crockham Heath and across West Berkshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Crockham Heath?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Crockham Heath, such as Parish Church of St Michael, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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