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Wedding paella catering in Pingewood, Reading
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Pingewood and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering in Pingewood
About our wedding paella catering in Pingewood
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. We are often asked to cater parties after a register office wedding and destination-style celebrations at home, serving Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Pingewood, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Weddings in Pingewood: venues, ceremonies and travel
Pingewood is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Anywhere in RG30, we can bring the pans to you. Pingewood is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
South Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Pingewood suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: Reading Green Park station is about 0.6 miles away.
For wedding paella catering in RG30, we plan around your venue. Close by, we cover weddings in Burghfield Bridge (1 mile north-west), Southcote (2 miles north), Fords Farm (2 miles north-west), Horncastle (2 miles north-west) and Trash Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (4 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles east), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north).
A little further out are The Oracle (2.8 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Pingewood 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Why choose live paella in Pingewood?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Pingewood and the whole of Reading
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
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Other catering in Pingewood
What affects the price in Pingewood
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Questions from Pingewood
Which station should guests use for Pingewood?
Reading Green Park station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Is Pingewood too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. 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 you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Pingewood?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Events we cater in Pingewood
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Pingewood book us for events such as:
- Farm and barn venues
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (4.7 miles north) and Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
- 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