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Festival Paella Catering for Chalkhouse Green events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Chalkhouse Green.
- County and country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Planning an event in Chalkhouse Green?
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Festival paella catering in Chalkhouse Green, cooked live
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. Popular choices include churros, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater school fairs and fundraisers and food and music festivals.
For a village fête or field event near Chalkhouse Green, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
FAQs for Chalkhouse Green
Do you trade at school fairs around Chalkhouse Green?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Chalkhouse Green for guests?
Reading station, about 2.6 miles south of the centre.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
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.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll check availability.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Chalkhouse Green
Chalkhouse Green is about 1 mile north-west of Caversham, in Reading. From the centre of Chalkhouse Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 34 places in Reading.
Running a fête for a church like Saint Barnabas Emmer Green? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Reading station is about 2.6 miles away.
We cater events across the RG4 postcode area. Streets in the area include Kidmore End Road, Chalkhouse Green Lane and Tanners Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Chalkhouse Green for festival paella catering include Tokers Green (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.9 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check allergen info is on display
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Summer events in Chalkhouse Green have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Access for unloading at set-up
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Towns and villages near Chalkhouse Green
Also in Chalkhouse Green
For event organisers in Chalkhouse Green
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Is live paella right for your event?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing 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