West Berkshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Heads Hill events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Heads Hill and West Berkshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening food for extra guests
Book wedding paella catering in Heads Hill
How our wedding paella catering works in Heads Hill
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. For weddings in a marquee or garden and food for evening guests, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Heads Hill, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Heads Hill (RG19, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Heads Hill?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Heads Hill
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Heads Hill
Is Heads Hill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Heads Hill?
Thatcham station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
Who books wedding paella catering in Heads Hill?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it’s flexible.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Heads Hill book us for events such as:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Big weddings with every diet
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Heads Hill
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Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Planning a paella wedding in Heads Hill
Heads Hill is about 2 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Heads Hill, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Heads Hill is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
If you are hoping for photos in New Greenham Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 1.9 miles north-east.
We cook at weddings all over RG19 and RG20. Local streets include Main Street, Thornford Road and Second Street East; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at weddings in Bishop's Green (1 mile south-west), Headley (1 mile south-east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-east) and Goose Hill (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Heads Hill includes Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
- Schools near Heads Hill include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Heads Hill, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
- 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