West Berkshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Wickham, West Berkshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Wickham: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
Live wedding paella catering in Wickham
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
How our wedding paella catering works in Wickham
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it’s weddings with mixed diets and weddings with a Spanish theme, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and table tapas for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Wickham often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Wickham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Wickham?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Events in Wickham and across West Berkshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Wickham
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning wedding paella catering in Wickham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Wickham weddings: local tips
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever your wedding is in the RG20 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in 155 places in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 3 miles south. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Swithin frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in RG20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Wickham for wedding paella catering include Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Wickham include Sole Common Pond.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Bells pub (within half a mile west)
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Golden-hour photos in Wickham at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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 will follow them.
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Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Common questions in Wickham
Is Wickham close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Swithin?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
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 make a separate gluten-free pan.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
- 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