Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Wedding paella catering in Shottesbrooke, Windsor and Maidenhead
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Shottesbrooke: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Live wedding paella catering in Shottesbrooke
How our wedding paella catering works in Shottesbrooke
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it’s served. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas, and we are frequently booked for parties after a register office wedding and marquee and garden weddings.
Near Shottesbrooke, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Shottesbrooke (SL6, RG10)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shottesbrooke
Shottesbrooke is about 3 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Anywhere in SL6, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Shottesbrooke include Harleyford Manor (4.7 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Weycock Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
We cover weddings in every part of SL6 and RG10 and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a home on Pundles Lane, Broadmoor Road and Kiln Hill. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include White Waltham (1 mile north-east), Littlefield Green (1 mile south-east), Paley Street (2 miles east), Braywoodside (2 miles south-east) and Touchen-end (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidenhead (3 miles north-east), Windsor (7 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles north-east), North Ascot (6 miles south-east), Cookham (6 miles north-east) and Furze Platt (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shottesbrooke include The Gullet Local Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, sunset in Shottesbrooke is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Shottesbrooke and across Windsor and Maidenhead
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Places near Shottesbrooke
Also in Shottesbrooke
Shottesbrooke: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Shottesbrooke for guests?
Twyford station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre.
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.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Windsor and Maidenhead included. See all areas.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Occasions we cook for in Shottesbrooke
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Shottesbrooke book us for occasions like:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Twyford station, about 3.3 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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