West Berkshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Crookham
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Crookham.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Farm and barn venues
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Crookham
Wedding paella catering in Crookham, cooked live
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. We are frequently asked to cater evening wedding food and garden and marquee weddings, serving a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like Crookham frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Crookham (RG7, RG19)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weddings in Crookham: venues, ceremonies and travel
Crookham is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Weddings in Crookham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Thatcham Reed Beds is close by, and the countryside around Crookham suits an outdoor reception. Historic houses near Crookham include Shaw House (5 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7 and RG19, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Crookham, we cover Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (2 miles south-east) and Plastow Green (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.7 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Travellers Friend pub (0.5 miles west)
What’s in the pans
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Common questions in Crookham
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Crookham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Places near Crookham
Other catering in Crookham
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Put us in touch with your venue
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- The number of people
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Send us the date, your venue or RG7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Who books wedding paella catering in Crookham?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Crookham, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
For guests travelling by train, Thatcham station is about 1.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, sunset in Crookham 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 7:10pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Crookham
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Where we can cook in Crookham
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Crookham
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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