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Wedding Paella Catering in Tilehurst Within
Paella 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 for events in Tilehurst Within.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering for Tilehurst Within events
FAQs for Tilehurst Within
Can you cook in Round Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Tilehurst Within close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is ready when you are.
Wedding paella catering in Tilehurst Within, cooked live
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Popular choices include canapé tapas, table tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for weddings with mixed diets and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts.
Weddings in a place like Tilehurst Within often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. In Tilehurst Within, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Count day and evening guests separately
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Tilehurst Within
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (2 miles north) and Basildon Park (4.9 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning a paella wedding in Tilehurst Within
Tilehurst Within is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Anywhere in RG30, we can bring the pans to you. Tilehurst Within is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Planning photos in Round Copse? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Put the station on your invitation: Tilehurst station is about 1.1 miles away.
Anywhere in RG30 and RG31, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Usk Road, Ash Road and Tay Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Norcot (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile north-west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (5 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). Tilehurst Within is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for weddings.
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.2 miles east). Not far away are Moor Copse Nature Reserve and South Lake.
- Schools near Tilehurst Within include Prospect School (0.8 miles south-east) and Battle School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Catering across Reading, including Tilehurst Within
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Also near Tilehurst Within
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- 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