West Berkshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Farley Hill
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Farley Hill. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- VIP and hospitality areas
Live festival paella catering in Farley Hill
Common questions in Farley Hill
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Farley Hill?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is Farley Hill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you come to Farley Hill?
We do. We cook at events in Farley Hill and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Festival paella catering in Farley Hill, made fresh on the day
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Whether it is county and country shows and seasonal markets, we can cook seafood paella, giant-pan paella and churros and more.
At a fête or field event near Farley Hill, 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, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Farley Hill (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Farley Hill
Farley Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Wokingham, in West Berkshire. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Farley Hill and nearby villages. Farley Hill is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
If your event is in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. School fairs, for a school like Farley Hill Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cater events across the RG7 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Church Road and Jouldings Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Arborfield Cross (2 miles north), Swallowfield (2 miles west), Bramshill (2 miles south), Riseley (2 miles west) and Heckfield Heath (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (15 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles west), Calcot (7 miles north-west), Burghfield Hill (6 miles west), Theale (8 miles north-west) and Beansheaf Farm (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (0.9 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Farley Hill
Other catering in Farley Hill
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening events in Farley Hill have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Where we can cook in Farley Hill
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Occasions we cook for in Farley Hill
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events
- Charity and school events
- County and country shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Eligius, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
For event organisers in Farley Hill
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for 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.
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
- 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