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Wedding Paella Catering for Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End events

Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End.

  • Informal wedding breakfasts
  • Rustic barn weddings
  • Weddings with a Spanish theme

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Wedding paella catering for Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End events

Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End questions

Do you come out to small places like Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End?

Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.

Which station should guests use for Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End?

Theale station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.

Will there be enough food?

Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.

Is the paella cooked on site?

Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.

What areas do you cover?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End.

Do you offer halal options?

Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.

What space do you need to cook?

Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.

Can you do sangria?

Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.

Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End

Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Typical bookings include parties after a register office wedding and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, serving table tapas, evening paella and canapé tapas.

A wedding in a small place like Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.

A long dressed table on a lawn at an outdoor garden celebration
Location
Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (RG7)
County
West Berkshire
Dietary options
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
Also available
Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
Price
Contact us for a quote
Last updated
23 October 2026

Planning for every diet

Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:

  • Ask about your date as soon as you have one
  • Give us separate day and evening numbers
  • Connect us with your coordinator
  • Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables

Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.

Table tapas make a sociable starter.

About the dishes

Canapé tapas

One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.

Evening paella

Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.

Where we can cook in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End

Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:

  • Parking close enough to carry equipment
  • A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
  • Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls

Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Popular choices

  • Canapé tapas
  • Sangria & bar staff
  • Paella wedding breakfast
  • Evening paella
  • Dessert
  • Table tapas

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Live paella or other catering?

Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.

Why choose Love Paella in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End

  • Sangria and bar staff available
  • Waiting staff and crockery on request
  • A quote that spells everything out
  • Catering across West Berkshire, including Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End

See How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.

Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?

Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.

DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.

Prices and what affects them

These are the factors that matter most:

  • How many staff you need
  • Plates, cutlery and glassware
  • Your choice of paellas
  • The number of people

Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.

Getting an accurate quote

The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:

  • A picture of where we’d cook
  • Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
  • Roughly how many adults and children
  • The date and rough timings

To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.

Step by step

The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End at midsummer come around 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.

  1. Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
  2. Together we plan each course.
  3. Timings are agreed with your venue.
  4. On the day, we cook and serve each course.
  5. We clear our area; staff stay as booked.

Preparing for the day

  • Get the venue’s permission for cooking
  • Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
  • Leave space around the cooking area

How to get a price

Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.

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For planners, venues and organisers

If you’re 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.

For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.

Weddings in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End: venues, ceremonies and travel

Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End is about 5 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For wedding paella catering in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover.

For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Theale station, about 1.5 miles north. For outdoor photos, Hosehill Lake is close by.

We cater weddings across the RG7 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End, we also cover Sulhamstead (1 mile west), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile south-east), Ufton Green (1 mile south-west), Ufton Nervet (1 mile south) and Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles east), Shaw (10 miles west) and Beansheaf Farm (3 miles north-east).

Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End includes Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.

  • Schools near Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End include The Willink School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Willink School (1.2 miles south-east)
Map of Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End © OpenStreetMap contributors
  • 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

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