West Berkshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Englefield 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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Englefield.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Community events and open days
- Seasonal markets
Book festival paella catering in Englefield
Festival paella catering in Englefield, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. Whether it is food and music festivals and school fairs and fundraisers, we can cook vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a fête or field event near Englefield, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Englefield (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For an evening event in Englefield, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Who books festival paella catering in Englefield?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Englefield book us for occasions like:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Seasonal markets
- County and country shows
School fairs, for a school like Englefield C.E. Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Why choose live paella in Englefield?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Englefield
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Questions from Englefield
Which station should guests use for Englefield?
Theale station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What affects the price in Englefield
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning festival paella catering in Englefield? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Community events around Englefield
Englefield is about 5 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. For an event in Englefield, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Englefield. We cook in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Theale station, about 1.3 miles south-east. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mark? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 8 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cook at events all over the RG7 postcode area. For events just outside Englefield, we cover Theale (1 mile south-east), Tidmarsh (2 miles north), Sulham (2 miles north-east), Sheffield Bottom (2 miles south-east) and Little Heath (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
A little further out are Yattendon Castle (5 miles west) and Thames Valley Police Museum (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Englefield includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Englefield include Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east) and Theale Green Community School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Thatchers Arms (0.6 miles east)
- 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