West Berkshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Lower Green, West Berkshire
Planning wedding paella catering in Lower Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Farm and barn venues
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Food for evening guests
Live wedding paella catering in Lower Green
How our wedding paella catering works in Lower Green
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Typical bookings include farm and barn venues and food for evening guests, with canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Lower Green, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Lower Green (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Lower Green
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Lower Green book us for events such as:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 2.4 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Common questions in Lower Green
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Green for guests?
Kintbury station, about 2.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it’s served.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers and we’ll plan for them.
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Places near Lower Green
Also in Lower Green
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Lower Green
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Lower Green
Lower Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Lower Green. Lower Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 23 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Inkpen Hill is close by, and the countryside around Lower Green suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Stargroves (4.1 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
We cover weddings in every part of the RG17 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Craven Road, Weavers Lane and Bitham Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Inkpen (1 mile east), Upper Green (1 mile south-east), Inkpen Common (1 mile east), Hell Corner (2 miles east) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (8 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Lower Green include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Local schools include John O'Gaunt School (2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Old Craven Arms (under half a mile north-west)
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. In Lower Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
- 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