West Berkshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Wash Common, West Berkshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Wash Common and West Berkshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Wash Common events
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Wash Common
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. For weddings in a marquee or garden and civil partnerships and vow renewals, we will put together a menu of table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas and more.
Weddings in a place like Wash Common often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Wash Common (RG14, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning wedding paella catering in Wash Common? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Wash Common: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Luke Church?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Sandleford Priory?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. See all areas.
Do you cater in Wash Common?
We do. Wash Common is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we will adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
For event organisers in Wash Common
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Golden-hour photos in Wash Common 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.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Weddings in Wash Common: venues, ceremonies and travel
Wash Common is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Wash Common or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Wash Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Wash Common to Reading (17 miles away).
Planning photos in Sandleford Priory? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Luke Church often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Wherever your wedding is in RG14 and RG20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Battle Road, Stuart Road and Warren Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover weddings in Wash Water (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south-west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (1 mile south-east) and Sandleford (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Shaw (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2 miles north-east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Wash Common includes Sidown Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Wash Common include Park House School (less than half a mile north-east) and Horris Hill School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Places near Wash Common
More for events in Wash Common
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Wash Common and across West Berkshire
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
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