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Wedding Paella Catering for Green Park events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Green Park.
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Book wedding paella catering in Green Park
Working with your venue
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Green Park
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. We cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for receptions after an intimate ceremony and destination-style celebrations at home.
A wedding in a small place like Green Park frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Green Park?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening wedding food
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Historic houses near Green Park include Mapledurham House (4.6 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
Green Park questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Paul's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Green Park?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Green Park?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Weddings in Green Park: venues, ceremonies and travel
Green Park is about 2 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Weddings in Green Park are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Green Park is one of 34 places in Reading where we cook.
If you are marrying at a church near Green Park, such as St Paul's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. For guests travelling by train, Reading Green Park station is about 0.5 miles away.
Wedding paella catering in RG2, RG30 and RG7 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Sunapee Road, Flagstaff Road and Longwater Avenue or the roads around them. We also cook at weddings in Great Lea Common (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile east), Whitley Wood (1 mile south-east), Coley Park (1 mile north) and Three Mile Cross (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
A little further out are The Oracle (2.2 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Green Park include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Local schools include John Madejski Academy (1.3 miles east)
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, sunset in Green Park is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, we check 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Green Park?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What wedding paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Green Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Green Park
Other catering in Green Park
- 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