West Berkshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Speen, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Speen. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering for Speen events
About our wedding paella catering in Speen
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it’s served. For garden and marquee weddings and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
Near Speen, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Speen (RG14, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Other catering in Speen
Speen: your questions answered
Can you cook in Victoria Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is Speen too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Perfect for your wedding in Speen
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Speen and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening wedding food
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Newbury station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. In Speen, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Speen? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Speen
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Weddings in Speen: venues, ceremonies and travel
Speen is about 1 mile north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Speen and nearby villages. Speen is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
Planning photos in Victoria Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. If you are marrying at a church near Speen, such as Parish Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Here we cover the RG14 and RG20 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a home on Bath Road, Pound Lane and Speen Lane. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Bagnor (1 mile north), Speenhamland (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north-east), Stockcross (1 mile north-west) and Shaw (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (13 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.1 miles east) and Donnington Castle (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Speen include Rack Marsh.
- Local schools include St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles south-east) and St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Starting Gate pub (0.5 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are 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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Speen
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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