Bracknell Forest · England
Wedding paella catering in Wick Hill, Bracknell Forest
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Wick Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Wick Hill events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Wick Hill
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. For blessings and vow renewals and rustic barn weddings, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
For a smaller place like Wick Hill, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We’ll need a level spot and a way to reach it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Wick Hill (RG12, RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Live paella or other catering?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Wick Hill and the whole of Bracknell Forest
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Questions from Wick Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Wick Hill from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
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.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Planning a paella wedding in Wick Hill
Wick Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. For a wedding in Wick Hill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 41 towns and villages across Bracknell Forest. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Holy Trinity Church often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Heath Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Wick Hill suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Bracknell Forest takes in RG12 and RG42, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Bay Road, Park Road and Atte Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Wick Hill, we also cover Lawrence Hill (1 mile north), Whitegrove (1 mile north-east), Bullbrook (1 mile south-east), Quelm Park (1 mile north-west) and Newell Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Owlsmoor (5 miles south-west), Home Farm (3 miles south-west) and Wooden Hill (3 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Bracknell Forest, Wick Hill has plenty of venues and gardens for weddings.
Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (2.4 miles east) and The Lexicon (0.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Local schools include Garth Hill College (under half a mile south-west) and The Brakenhale School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Old Manor House Hotel (under half a mile south-west)
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Towns and villages near Wick Hill
More for events in Wick Hill
Events we cater in Wick Hill
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Wick Hill book us for events such as:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Bracknell station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Wick Hill
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. In Wick Hill, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, 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 check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Wick Hill, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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