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Festival Paella Catering for Coley Park 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 Coley Park.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Charity and school events
- Sports club events
Live festival paella catering in Coley Park
How our festival paella catering works in Coley Park
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer fairs and fêtes and school and charity events.
For events in a place like Coley Park, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. Paella does exactly that. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Running an event in Coley Park
Coley Park is about 1 mile south-west of Reading, in Wokingham. Whether your event is in the middle of Coley Park or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Coley Park is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cook.
If your event is in Eldon Square, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north.
We cater events across RG1, RG30 and RG2. Your event could be at a home on Hay Road, Shaw Road and Field Road or the roads around them. Coley Park is on the A4, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Coley Park, we also cover Reading (1 mile north-east), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Green Park (1 mile south), Whitley (2 miles south-east) and Newtown (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Wokingham (6 miles east), Woodley (4 miles east), Crowthorne (10 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (5 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coley Park include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Coley Park include The WREN School (0.6 miles west) and Elvian School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Foresters Arms (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.8 miles east)
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, events in Coley Park stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Who books festival paella catering in Coley Park?
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Coley Park book us for events such as:
- Food and music festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Community events and open days
- Agricultural and county shows
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
What festival paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Planning festival paella catering in Coley Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Coley Park
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Common questions in Coley Park
How far is Coley Park from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Coley Park?
Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north of the centre.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you come to Coley Park?
We do. We cook at events in Coley Park and across Wokingham. Send us your date to check availability.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Coley Park?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
- 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