West Berkshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Upper Lambourn, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Upper Lambourn. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Farm and barn venues
Book wedding paella catering in Upper Lambourn
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Upper Lambourn
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. We are often asked to cater weddings with lots of dietary needs and farm and barn venues, serving Spanish desserts, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
There is something special about a country wedding near Upper Lambourn, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, sunset in Upper Lambourn is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, we check 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, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Getting married in Upper Lambourn?
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Upper Lambourn or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Upper Lambourn is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Upper Lambourn to Oxford (21 miles away).
Historic houses near Upper Lambourn include Ashdown House (2.1 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cater weddings across the RG17 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on High Street and Maddle Road or the roads around them. For weddings just outside Upper Lambourn, we cover Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
The countryside around Upper Lambourn includes Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Malt Shovel pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Upper Lambourn
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Lambourn and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Food for evening guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
Seven Barrows nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Upper Lambourn questions
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Upper Lambourn too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cover Upper Lambourn?
Yes, we do. Upper Lambourn is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Upper Lambourn
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Towns and villages near Upper Lambourn
Other catering in Upper Lambourn
- 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