West Berkshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Shefford Woodlands, West Berkshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Shefford Woodlands and the surrounding area.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening food for extra guests
- Big weddings with every diet
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How our wedding paella catering works in Shefford Woodlands
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. For wedding receptions after a small ceremony and barn and farm weddings, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas for your guests.
Near Shefford Woodlands, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Shefford Woodlands (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Shefford Woodlands
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Shefford Woodlands
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Shefford Woodlands
What’s the nearest station to Shefford Woodlands for guests?
The closest is Hungerford station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come to Shefford Woodlands?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Shefford Woodlands is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Shefford Woodlands?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Getting married in Shefford Woodlands?
Shefford Woodlands is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For wedding paella catering in Shefford Woodlands, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Shefford Woodlands is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 22 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Hungerford station, about 3.3 miles south-west. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Stephen frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in RG17 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Shefford Woodlands for wedding paella catering include East Garston Woodlands (1 mile north-west), East Shefford (2 miles north-east), Great Shefford (2 miles north-east), East Garston (2 miles north) and Weston (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (8 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Shefford Woodlands include Watts Bank.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, sunset in Shefford Woodlands is about 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.
- 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 clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Shefford Woodlands, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Occasions we cook for in Shefford Woodlands
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
In Shefford Woodlands and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
For outdoor photos, Watts Bank is close by.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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