West Berkshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Longlane
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 Longlane.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Longlane events
How our wedding paella catering works in Longlane
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. For relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and weddings with mixed diets, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella and more.
Near Longlane, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Longlane (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Longlane
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Longlane
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Perfect for your wedding in Longlane
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
In Longlane and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
Getting married in Longlane?
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Longlane and the surrounding area. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire. Our events stretch from Longlane to Reading (13 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Holy Trinity frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Snelsmore Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Longlane suits an outdoor reception. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece. We also cook at weddings in Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Longlane include Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The Bunk Inn (0.5 miles west)
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Other catering in Longlane
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
We normally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Golden-hour photos in Longlane 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 7:10pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Common questions in Longlane
How far is Longlane from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Longlane?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you come to Longlane?
We do. Longlane is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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