West Berkshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Ecchinswell, West Berkshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Ecchinswell: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Planning an event in Ecchinswell?
How our wedding paella catering works in Ecchinswell
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served straight away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. We cook evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we are frequently booked for blessings and vow renewals and sharing-style wedding meals.
There is something special about a country wedding near Ecchinswell, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Ecchinswell (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Pick a serving style
- Count day and evening guests separately
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Planning a paella wedding in Ecchinswell
Ecchinswell is about 5 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For wedding paella catering in Ecchinswell, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ecchinswell to Reading (15 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Thatcham station is about 4.6 miles away. Ladle Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ecchinswell suits an outdoor reception.
We cover weddings in every part of RG20. From Mill Lane, Oakfields Close and Ecchinswell Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Kingsclere (2 miles east), Bishop's Green (2 miles north), Headley (2 miles north-east), Plastow Green (2 miles north-east) and Mill Green (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (11 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north), Hungerford (12 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Ecchinswell include Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include The Clere School (2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile west)
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ecchinswell
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Ecchinswell
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Lawrence: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Ecchinswell close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cover Ecchinswell?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Ecchinswell and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
What wedding paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
Send us the date, your venue or RG20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. For a summer wedding in Ecchinswell, 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 is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Why choose live paella in Ecchinswell?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Ecchinswell
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Places near Ecchinswell
More for events in Ecchinswell
- 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