West Berkshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Burnt Hill events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Burnt Hill: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering near Burnt Hill
Live paella or other catering?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Burnt Hill and across West Berkshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How our festival paella catering works in Burnt Hill
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for sports clubs and race days and school and charity events.
At a field event near Burnt Hill, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Burnt Hill (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Schedule crew meals
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening events in Burnt Hill have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Burnt Hill questions
Is Burnt Hill close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Burnt Hill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
For event organisers in Burnt Hill
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events we cater in Burnt Hill
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- County and country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pangbourne station, about 4.2 miles east.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Flat, firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Places near Burnt Hill
Other catering in Burnt Hill
Community events around Burnt Hill
Burnt Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your event in Burnt Hill, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Yattendon C.E. Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Burnt Hill, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in RG18, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Stubbles (1 mile north), Stanford Dingley (2 miles south), Ashampstead (2 miles north), Ashampstead Green (2 miles north) and Upper Basildon (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (8 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Yattendon Castle (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- 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