Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Upper Basildon
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Upper Basildon.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Evening food for extra guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering in Upper Basildon
About our wedding paella catering in Upper Basildon
Paella as evening food is popular: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Typical bookings include destination-style celebrations at home and receptions after an intimate ceremony, serving Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
Rural weddings around Upper Basildon have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Upper Basildon (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Connect us with your coordinator
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Who books wedding paella catering in Upper Basildon?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Farm and barn venues
For guests travelling by train, Pangbourne station is about 2.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Upper Basildon: your questions answered
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Upper Basildon too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Towns and villages near Upper Basildon
Other catering in Upper Basildon
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. In Upper Basildon, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Upper Basildon
Upper Basildon is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Upper Basildon to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Hartslock is close by, and the countryside around Upper Basildon suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Stephen's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Upper Basildon, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across RG8. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Aldworth Road, Beckfords and Emery Acres or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include New Town (1 mile south-east), Stubbles (1 mile west), Ashampstead (2 miles west), Ashampstead Green (2 miles west) and Burnt Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Basildon includes Hartslock.
- Local schools include St Andrew's School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south-east)
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Upper Basildon
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Why choose live paella in Upper Basildon?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Upper Basildon hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
- 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