Wokingham · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Hurst
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Hurst.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Marquee and garden weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Hurst
About our wedding paella catering in Hurst
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. Typical bookings include wedding receptions after a small ceremony and sharing-style wedding meals, with canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas.
Rural weddings around Hurst have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Perfect for your wedding in Hurst
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hurst and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Food for evening guests
Put the station on your invitation: Twyford station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
Questions from Hurst
Can you cater a reception after a service at Hurst Gospel Hall?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Hurst too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Also near Hurst
What else we do in Hurst
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hurst
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Hurst
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Hurst at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or RG10 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hurst
Hurst is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Give us the address of your wedding in Hurst, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Hurst is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover.
If you are marrying at a church near Hurst, such as Hurst Gospel Hall, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Lavells Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hurst suits an outdoor reception.
We cater weddings across RG10 and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a home on Braybrooke Drive, School Road and Tape Lane. We also cook at weddings in Whistley Green (1 mile north-west), Twyford (2 miles north), Hungerford (2 miles north-east), Ruscombe (2 miles north) and Woodley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (3 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.7 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Hurst includes Sonning Hill and Lavells Lake.
- Nearby schools include Waingels College (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Man pub (within half a mile north-east)
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
- 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