West Berkshire · England
Festival & event paella in Burghclere Common, West Berkshire
Planning festival paella catering in Burghclere Common? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- School and charity events
- Festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Live festival paella catering in Burghclere Common
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Festival paella catering in Burghclere Common, made fresh on the day
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re frequently booked for agricultural and county shows and charity and school events.
Near Burghclere Common, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Burghclere Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening events in Burghclere Common have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Burghclere Common?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Burghclere Common
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Burghclere Common and the whole of West Berkshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Why choose festival paella catering in Burghclere Common?
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Burghclere Common and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Charity and school events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Seasonal markets
- Open days and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Ascension, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Nearby places to Burghclere Common
What else we do in Burghclere Common
Community events around Burghclere Common
Burghclere Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your event in Burghclere Common, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Burghclere Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Newbury station is about 2.7 miles away. If your event is in Sandleford Priory, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
Festival paella catering in RG20 is planned around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Burghclere Common, we cover Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south), Wash Water (1 mile west) and Sandleford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Burghclere Common includes Audrey's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Horris Hill School (0.6 miles north-west) and Burghclere Primary School (0.8 miles south)
Burghclere Common: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Burghclere Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Burghclere Common for guests?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How we price festival paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burghclere Common? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
- 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