Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Festival & event paella in Brookside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Brookside and the surrounding area.
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Festival paella catering for Brookside events
Festival paella catering for your event in Brookside
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for open days and crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
At a fête or field event near Brookside, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Brookside (SL5, SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Community events around Brookside
Brookside is about 3 miles east of Wick Hill, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Across the SL5 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ascot station, about 1.3 miles south. School fairs, for a school like Papplewick School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Anywhere in SL5 and SL4, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include New Road, The Avenue and Coach Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in North Ascot (1 mile south-west), Plaistow Green (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north-east), Ascot (1 mile south-east) and Winkfield (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (4 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), Cookham (9 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (1 mile south) and The Lexicon (3 miles west). Open spaces near Brookside include Virginia Water Lake.
- Schools near Brookside include Ascot Heath Church of England Junior School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Royal Hunt pub (within half a mile south-west)
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Summer events in Brookside have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose festival paella catering in Brookside?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Community events and open days
Running a fête for a church like Chapel of St Mary and St John? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Brookside
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Brookside
How far is Brookside from London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Brookside?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Places near Brookside
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Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Brookside
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Plan seating near the food area
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
- 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