Reading · England
Festival Paella Catering in Caversham
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Caversham and Reading, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
Planning an event in Caversham?
About our festival paella catering in Caversham
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Popular choices include vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros, and we’re often booked for music and food festivals and crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
In Caversham, a good food stall can make an event. Paella covers meat, seafood and vegan in one pitch. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Caversham events: pitches and permissions
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. For festival paella catering in Caversham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Caversham is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cook.
School fairs, for a school like The Hill Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in parks such as Eldon Square need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
Festival paella catering in RG4 is planned around your venue and timings. From Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the B3345 close by, Caversham is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). Caversham is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for events.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Caversham includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (under half a mile south) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (under half a mile north)
For event organisers in Caversham
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check allergen info is on display
- Book crew catering in advance
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening events in Caversham have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG4 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Towns and villages near Caversham
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Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Caversham: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Caversham?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Could we have live paella in Eldon Square?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will let you know if we’re available.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater in Caversham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Caversham and the rest of Reading. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Firm, level ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Events in Caversham and across Reading
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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