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Festival Paella Catering in Reading
We cater across 34 towns and villages across Reading for festival paella catering, cooked fresh in front of your guests.
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Festival paella catering across Reading
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or ask us for a quote.
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What else we do in Reading
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
Postcode districts
Festival paella catering in Reading: what to expect
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. Typical bookings include open days and farmers’ and Christmas markets, with churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
What it costs in Reading
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Caversham
We cook for events around Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School. Nearby too are The Hill Primary School (within half a mile north-east), Grace Church (within half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Reading station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Caversham include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Community events across Reading
Across Reading, fairs, fêtes and markets happen in Caversham, Norcot and West Reading and in 18 villages and hamlets. A paella stall suits all of them.
Caversham: If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Hill Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in Eldon Square, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. At midsummer, events in Caversham stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
How we price festival paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Why live paella works
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days
- Food and music festivals
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Larger pans for peak times.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Reading? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Reading questions
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
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- 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