West Berkshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Stockcross, West Berkshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Stockcross and West Berkshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
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How our wedding paella catering works in Stockcross
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. For food for evening guests and receptions after an intimate ceremony, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts and more.
Rural weddings around Stockcross have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Stockcross (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Golden-hour photos in Stockcross 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 7:10pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- 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
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Why choose wedding paella catering in Stockcross?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening food for extra guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
FAQs for Stockcross
Could we have live paella in Hamstead Marshall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Stockcross?
Newbury station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cover Stockcross?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Stockcross is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. Find your area.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Stockcross
Stockcross is about 3 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Stockcross to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Stockcross is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
Rack Marsh nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Stockcross suits an outdoor reception. Planning photos in Hamstead Marshall Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
We cook at weddings all over RG20 and the streets around it. Local streets include Ermin Street, Chapel Road and Glebe Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover weddings in Marsh Benham (1 mile south-west), Wickham Heath (1 mile north-west), Bagnor (1 mile east), Speen (1 mile south-east) and Boxford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles south-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east) and Lambourn (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.5 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Stockcross include Rack Marsh.
- Schools near Stockcross include Trinity School (2.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stockcross? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What affects the price in Stockcross
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Count day and evening guests separately
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
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