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Wedding paella catering in Whitley Wood, Reading
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Whitley Wood: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Whitley Wood
About our wedding paella catering in Whitley Wood
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and Spanish desserts, and we’re regularly asked to cater barn and farm weddings and informal wedding breakfasts.
In Whitley Wood, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
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. At midsummer, sunset in Whitley Wood is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- 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 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
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Why choose wedding paella catering in Whitley Wood?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Paul's Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Whitley Wood weddings: local tips
Whitley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Earley, in Reading. Weddings in Whitley Wood are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 34 places in Reading.
Planning photos in Pearman's Copse? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. For guests travelling by train, Reading Green Park station is about 1.9 miles away.
We cater weddings across the RG2, RG7 and RG6 postcode area. Local streets include Tidman Road, Church Lane and Spencer Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Whitley Wood include the M4, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Whitley (1 mile north), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west), Shinfield (1 mile south-east), Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-west) and Ryeish Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), West Reading (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north). Whitley Wood is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for weddings.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Oracle (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Whitley Wood include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Schools near Whitley Wood include John Madejski Academy (0.6 miles north) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.8 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Nearby places to Whitley Wood
What else we do in Whitley Wood
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Common questions in Whitley Wood
We are having a ceremony at St Paul's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Whitley Wood?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
- 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