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Wedding Paella Catering for Tokers Green events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Tokers Green? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
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Tokers Green weddings: local tips
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. For wedding paella catering in Tokers Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Tokers Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
For outdoor photos, Fobney Island Wetland Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Tokers Green suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John the Baptist often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
For wedding paella catering in RG4, we plan around your venue. Your wedding could be at a home on Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Tokers Green include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Pack Saddle pub (within half a mile south-west)
How our wedding paella catering works in Tokers Green
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Whether it’s receptions after an intimate ceremony and garden and marquee weddings, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Tokers Green frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Questions from Tokers Green
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Tokers Green?
Tilehurst station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we will adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
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The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Golden-hour photos in Tokers Green at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting 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.
Planning help
Events we cater in Tokers Green
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Put the station on your invitation: Tilehurst station is about 2.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Tokers Green hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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