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Wedding Paella Catering for Tilehurst events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Tilehurst.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
Wedding paella catering near Tilehurst
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Tilehurst
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. For rustic barn weddings and evening wedding food, we can cook canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts and more.
Weddings in a place like Tilehurst often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Tilehurst (RG31, RG30)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a paella wedding in Tilehurst
Tilehurst is about 3 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. For wedding paella catering in Tilehurst, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Tilehurst is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Tilehurst Methodist Church often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. If you’re hoping for photos in Round Copse, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Here we cover the RG31 and RG30 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a home on Ash Road, Tyle Road and Riley Road. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-east), Norcot (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south-east) and Purley on Thames (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (11 miles north), Wallingford (10 miles north-west), Great Western Park (14 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Broad Street Mall (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Tilehurst include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Tilehurst include Little Heath School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Butchers Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Tilehurst
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, sunset in Tilehurst 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.
- We check availability for 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.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Tilehurst questions
Can you cook in Round Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Tilehurst for guests?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What if the timings change?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s served at its best.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Tilehurst and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Tilehurst?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Tilehurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Historic houses near Tilehurst include Mapledurham House (1.6 miles north) and Basildon Park (4.5 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so it is still served fresh.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
- 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