West Berkshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Mortimer events
Planning wedding paella catering in Mortimer? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Evening food for extra guests
Wedding paella catering near Mortimer
Getting married in Mortimer?
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Mortimer or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 155 places across West Berkshire. Our events stretch from Mortimer to Reading (about 6 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. If you are marrying at a church near Mortimer, such as Mortimer Methodist Church, 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 it is ready as guests arrive.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field or the roads around them. We also cook at weddings in Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.4 miles north) and The Willink School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Groom pub (under half a mile east)
About our wedding paella catering in Mortimer
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Whether it’s evening wedding food and weddings in a marquee or garden, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas for your guests.
Weddings in a place like Mortimer frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Mortimer (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Also near Mortimer
Also in Mortimer
Perfect for your wedding in Mortimer
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Hosehill Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Choose pan-side or table service
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Mortimer questions
Which station should guests use for Mortimer?
Mortimer station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Mortimer Methodist Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Do you cover Mortimer?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Mortimer is within our area and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For a summer wedding in Mortimer, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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