Slough · England
Wedding paella catering in Fulmer, Slough
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Fulmer: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Fulmer?
Wedding paella catering in Fulmer, made fresh on the day
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. For destination-style celebrations at home and big weddings with every diet, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and canapé tapas.
Rural weddings around Fulmer have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
FAQs for Fulmer
Can you cook in Bulstrode Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is Fulmer from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What if our speeches run late?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s ready when you are.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cater in Fulmer?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Fulmer. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Getting married in Fulmer?
Fulmer is about 4 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Fulmer and nearby villages. We cater in all 31 towns and villages in Slough. Our events stretch from Fulmer to London (about 20 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Stoke Common is close by. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St James frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
We cater weddings across the SL3 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Fulmer Road, Alderbourne Lane and Hay Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. For weddings just outside Fulmer, we cover Tatling End (1 mile north-east), Wexham Street (1 mile south-west), Gerrards Cross (1 mile north), Stoke Poges (2 miles south-west) and Rush Green (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Slough (4 miles south-west), Cippenham (5 miles south-west), Chalvey (4 miles south-west), Britwell (3 miles south-west), Langley (4 miles south) and Upton (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include British Airways Heritage Collection (3.5 miles south-east) and Wexham Park Hospital (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Fulmer include Horse Shoe Bay and Stoke Common.
- Nearby schools include Khalsa Secondary Academy (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Paella compared with other options
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Fulmer
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Pick a serving style
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Who books wedding paella catering in Fulmer?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
Planning photos in Bulstrode Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Fulmer, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in Fulmer 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.
- Send us your wedding 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 clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Fulmer? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
- 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