West Berkshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Oare, West Berkshire
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 Oare.
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering in Oare
About our wedding paella catering in Oare
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. Typical bookings include receptions after an intimate ceremony and civil partnerships and vow renewals, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Oare, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Oare (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Oare
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Farm and barn venues
- Blessings and vow renewals
For guests travelling by train, Newbury Racecourse station is about 4.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning a paella wedding in Oare
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your wedding in Oare will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in 155 places in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Snelsmore Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (4 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Oare, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in RG18, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Manor Lane and Old Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Oare, we cover Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). Not far away are Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south)
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
FAQs for Oare
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Oare close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Oare?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Oare is within our area and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Oare and across West Berkshire
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Oare at midsummer come around 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Oare
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Towns and villages near Oare
What else we do in Oare
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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