West Berkshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Ashford Hill events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Ashford Hill.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering for Ashford Hill events
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For an evening event in Ashford Hill, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Festival paella catering in Ashford Hill, cooked live
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. We cook churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater VIP and hospitality areas and country shows.
Rural events near Ashford Hill can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Ashford Hill (RG19)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What festival paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put all trader information in one pack
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Community events around Ashford Hill
Ashford Hill is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your event in Ashford Hill will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Ashford Hill Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 3 miles north.
Wherever your event is in RG19, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Chapel Lane, Benham Lane and Old Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Fair Oak (1 mile south), Hyde End (1 mile north), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west), Plastow Green (1 mile west) and Crookham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.5 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ashford Hill include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Nearby schools include The Hurst School (1.3 miles east) and The Hurst School (1.3 miles east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Ashford Hill: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ashford Hill for guests?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 3 miles away.
Is Ashford Hill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Events we cater in Ashford Hill
It covers several diets with one trader.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Festivals
- Charity and school events
- Open days
- Seasonal markets
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Paul? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
Is live paella right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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