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Wedding Paella Catering for Mapledurham events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Mapledurham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
Live wedding paella catering in Mapledurham
How our wedding paella catering works in Mapledurham
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. We’re frequently asked to cater spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and weddings with lots of dietary needs, serving canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Mapledurham have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Mapledurham (RG8, RG4, RG31)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Mapledurham
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in Mapledurham is about 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Mapledurham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Mapledurham
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Mapledurham, people book us for events such as:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Put the station on your invitation: Tilehurst station is about 1 mile away.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Mapledurham
Mapledurham is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your wedding in Mapledurham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Mapledurham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook.
If you’re hoping for photos in Round Copse, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Moor Copse Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Here we cover the RG8, RG4 and RG31 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on St Mary's Avenue, Park Walk and The Short or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Purley on Thames (1 mile south-west), Trench Green (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (2 miles south), Chazey Heath (2 miles east) and Norcot (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Mapledurham includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Denefield School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Roebuck pub (0.8 miles south)
Places near Mapledurham
Other catering in Mapledurham
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Mapledurham: your questions answered
Is Mapledurham close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Mapledurham 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.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we try the food first?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll explain how it works.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
- 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