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Wedding Paella Catering in Shiplake Cross
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Shiplake Cross.
- Food for evening guests
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering for Shiplake Cross events
Wedding paella catering in Shiplake Cross, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. For big weddings with every diet and blessings and vow renewals, we can cook canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Shiplake Cross often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Shiplake Cross weddings: local tips
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Shiplake Cross, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
Historic houses near Shiplake Cross include Greys Court (3.8 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.4 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Put the station on your invitation: Shiplake station is about 1.1 miles away.
For wedding paella catering in RG9, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
Shiplake Cross: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Shiplake Cross?
Shiplake station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Shiplake Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Occasions we cook for in Shiplake Cross
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
- Farm and barn venues
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Sonning Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What affects the price in Shiplake Cross
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Shiplake Cross
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, sunset in Shiplake Cross 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 7:05pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Shiplake Cross and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
- 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