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Wedding Paella Catering in Hampstead Norreys
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 makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Hampstead Norreys.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
Planning an event in Hampstead Norreys?
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hampstead Norreys
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. We’re frequently asked to cater destination-style celebrations at home and garden and marquee weddings, serving evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Hampstead Norreys frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Hampstead Norreys (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Hampstead Norreys
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Hampstead Norreys close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Events we cater in Hampstead Norreys
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hampstead Norreys and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening food for extra guests
- Rustic barn weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so it is still served fresh.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Hampstead Norreys
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Hampstead Norreys
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
How we price wedding paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Hampstead Norreys is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Getting married in Hampstead Norreys?
Hampstead Norreys is about 6 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your wedding in Hampstead Norreys will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Hampstead Norreys is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our events stretch from Hampstead Norreys to Reading (12 miles away).
With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over the RG18 postcode area. Streets in the area include Church Street, Scottalls Lane and Forge Hill, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Hampstead Norreys, we cover Yattendon (2 miles south-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles south-west), Oare (2 miles south-west), Frilsham (2 miles south-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (6 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (less than half a mile south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.8 miles south-west).
- Schools near Hampstead Norreys include The Downs School (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
- 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