West Berkshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Shaw events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Shaw.
- Food for evening guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Barn and farm weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Shaw
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
About our wedding paella catering in Shaw
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. For spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and evening food for extra guests, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts for your guests.
For a smaller place like Shaw, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We’ll need a level spot and a way to reach it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Shaw (RG14, RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Perfect for your wedding in Shaw
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shaw and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from Shaw
Could we have live paella in Victoria Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How far is Shaw from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we will plan for them.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
Towns and villages near Shaw
What else we do in Shaw
How the day works
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. In Shaw, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- First, we check 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, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Shaw
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Book early for summer Saturdays
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shaw
Shaw is about 1 mile north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Shaw and the surrounding area. We cater in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. We cook right across the region, from Shaw to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Historic houses near Shaw include Shaw House (less than half a mile north-west) and Benham Park (2.4 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG14 and RG18, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a home on Park Lane, Shaw Road and Kiln Road. You will find Shaw on the A4, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at weddings in Speenhamland (1 mile west), Donnington (1 mile north-west), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (2 miles west) and Stockcross (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east). Shaw is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with lots of choice for weddings.
Other landmarks nearby include Donnington Castle (1.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1 mile east). Not far away are Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (within half a mile north-west) and Trinity School (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cock Inn (within half a mile north-west)
- 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