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Wedding Paella Catering for Kidmore End 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 Kidmore End.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Live wedding paella catering in Kidmore End
Wedding paella catering in Kidmore End, cooked live
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Whether it’s food for evening guests and receptions after an intimate ceremony, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, Spanish desserts and table tapas and more.
Rural weddings around Kidmore End have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Kidmore End weddings: local tips
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. From the centre of Kidmore End to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Kidmore End is one of 34 places in Reading where we cook.
For outdoor photos, Sonning Hill is close by. If you are marrying at a church near Kidmore End, such as Church of St John the Baptist, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive.
Anywhere in RG4, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Local streets include Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Kidmore End for wedding paella catering include Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Kidmore End include Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
- Schools near Kidmore End include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles north-east) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Pack Horse Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Kidmore End: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Kidmore End?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Kidmore End close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What wedding paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
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.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Pick a serving style
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Occasions we cook for in Kidmore End
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
For guests travelling by train, Tilehurst station is about 2.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Kidmore End
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Kidmore End is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding 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 pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Hosting 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.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
- 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