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Wedding Paella Catering in Shinfield
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 Shinfield.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering in Shinfield
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Shinfield hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Wedding paella catering in Shinfield, cooked live
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Typical bookings include weddings with lots of dietary needs and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving evening paella, table tapas and canapé tapas.
For a smaller place like Shinfield, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Planning a paella wedding in Shinfield
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Give us the address of your wedding in Shinfield, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Shinfield is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
For outdoor photos, Longwater is close by. Put the station on your invitation: Reading Green Park station is about 2.6 miles away.
This part of Reading takes in RG2. From Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Shinfield, we also cover Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). Shinfield is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for weddings.
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Shinfield include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Bell & Bottle pub (under half a mile south-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
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About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Count day and evening guests separately
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Shinfield questions
What’s the nearest station to Shinfield for guests?
Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you offer tastings?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will talk you through it.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Shinfield, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a summer wedding in Shinfield, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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