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Festival Paella Catering in Chalvey
Looking for festival paella catering in Chalvey? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Sports club events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Festival paella catering near Chalvey
How our festival paella catering works in Chalvey
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Chalvey. Popular choices include churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for sports clubs and race days and school fairs and fundraisers.
Summer fairs around Chalvey are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, events in Chalvey stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event details 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.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chalvey, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Who books festival paella catering in Chalvey?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes
- Race days and sports events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Events in parks such as Herschel Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Chalvey events: pitches and permissions
Chalvey is about 1 mile south of Slough, in Slough. For festival paella catering in Chalvey, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Chalvey is one of 31 places in Slough we cover. Our events stretch from Chalvey to Reading (about 16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Slough station is about 0.9 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Festival paella catering in SL1 and SL4 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Tuns Lane, Cress Road and Henry Road. Being close to the A4 and A332, Chalvey is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to Chalvey for festival paella catering include Slough (1 mile north), Cippenham (1 mile north-west), Britwell (2 miles north), Dorney (2 miles west) and Huntercombe (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Farnham Common (4 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Chalvey has lots of places to hold an event.
A little further out are The History On Wheels Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.8 miles east). Not far away are Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Eden Girls' School (0.6 miles north-west) and Westgate School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles east)
Chalvey questions
How far is Chalvey from London?
About 22 miles from central London.
Could we have live paella in Herschel Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Will there be long queues?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Trader information and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Chalvey
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What else we do in Chalvey
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For event organisers in Chalvey
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chalvey? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
How we price festival paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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