West Berkshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Stanmore, West Berkshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Stanmore.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
Live wedding paella catering in Stanmore
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Stanmore
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it is vow renewals and civil ceremonies and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and table tapas and more.
Rural weddings around Stanmore have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Stanmore (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Stanmore questions
Do you come out to small places like Stanmore?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Stanmore close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Stanmore 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 7:10pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Stanmore
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Stanmore
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Stanmore
Stanmore is about 8 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Stanmore to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Stanmore is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Churn Hill is close by. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area. Other places close to Stanmore for wedding paella catering include Catmore (2 miles north-west), West Ilsley (2 miles north), Brightwalton (3 miles west), Brightwalton Green (3 miles west) and Farnborough (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (13 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south), Hungerford (11 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Churn Hill.
Events we cater in Stanmore
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Stanmore:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Stanmore
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Nearby places to Stanmore
More for events in Stanmore
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
What affects the price in Stanmore
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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