Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Wedding paella catering in Water Oakley, Windsor and Maidenhead
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Water Oakley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Live wedding paella catering in Water Oakley
About our wedding paella catering in Water Oakley
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. We’re often asked to cater destination-style celebrations at home and weddings with lots of dietary needs, serving canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
There is something special about a country wedding near Water Oakley, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Water Oakley (SL4)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Water Oakley
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Water Oakley?
The closest is Taplow station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can we try the food first?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will talk you through it.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we will plan for them.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. For a summer wedding in Water Oakley, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Water Oakley, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Events we cater in Water Oakley
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it’s flexible.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Farm and barn venues
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
Nearby historic houses include Dorney Court (0.9 miles north) and St Leonard's Hill (1.8 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- When payment is due
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Water Oakley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Water Oakley weddings: local tips
Water Oakley is about 2 miles north-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Water Oakley. Water Oakley is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. Our events stretch from Water Oakley to Reading (about 13 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Taplow station is about 2.3 miles away. For outdoor photos, Bray Pit is close by, and the countryside around Water Oakley suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in SL4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Down Place and Windsor Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Water Oakley, we also cover Oakley Green (1 mile south-east), Fifield (1 mile south-west), Boveney (1 mile east), Dedworth (1 mile south-east) and Eton Wick (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (3 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (3 miles north-west), North Ascot (5 miles south), Cookham (5 miles north-west), Furze Platt (4 miles north-west) and Broomhall (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (3.1 miles east) and The History On Wheels Museum (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Nearby schools include Windsor Girls' School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Greene Oak pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Water Oakley and across Windsor and Maidenhead
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Where we can cook in Water Oakley
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What’s in the pans
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Also in Water Oakley
- 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