Slough · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Slough
Planning wedding paella catering in Slough? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn and farm weddings
Book wedding paella catering in Slough
Wedding paella catering in Slough, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Typical bookings include weddings with mixed diets and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, with Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
A large place like Slough offers churches, register offices, hotels and gardens. Paella suits a reception with outdoor or covered space. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Slough
Slough is about 22 miles west of London, in Slough. Wherever your wedding is in the SL1 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 31 places in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Slough, such as St Michael and All Angels, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Slough station, about 0.7 miles east.
For wedding paella catering in SL1, SL3, SL2 and SL6, we plan around your venue. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and London Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A4 and A332, Slough is easy for us to reach with everything for your wedding. Other places close to Slough for wedding paella catering include Chalvey (1 mile south), Cippenham (1 mile west), Britwell (1 mile north-west), Farnham Royal (2 miles north) and Huntercombe (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Datchet (3 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
- Local schools include The Godolphin Junior Academy (0.6 miles north) and Westgate School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Occasions we cook for in Slough
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
In Slough and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Historic houses near Slough include Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Dorney Court (2.7 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head usually 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 we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Slough hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Slough
Also in Slough
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Common questions in Slough
We are having a ceremony at St Michael and All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Slough for guests?
Slough station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Slough at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for 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 and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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