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Festival & event paella in Gallowstree Common, Reading
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Gallowstree Common and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering in Gallowstree Common
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s 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 Gallowstree Common stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Gallowstree Common, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Festival paella catering in Gallowstree Common, made fresh on the day
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater open days and school and charity events.
A fête near Gallowstree Common might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Questions from Gallowstree Common
Do you come out to small places like Gallowstree Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Gallowstree Common from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
For event organisers in Gallowstree Common
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Gallowstree Common
Gallowstree Common is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Wherever your event is in the RG4 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Gallowstree Common is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 3.3 miles south. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Reades Lane, Hearns Lane and Horsepond Road. For events just outside Gallowstree Common, we cover Cane End (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles north-west), Stoke Row (2 miles north), Checkendon (3 miles north-west) and Woodcote (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include The Warwick School (0.6 miles south-east) and Kidmore End Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Reformation pub (under half a mile west)
Perfect for your event in Gallowstree Common
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Food and music festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- Race days and sports events
- School fairs and fundraisers
School fairs, for a school like Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
What festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Why choose live paella in Gallowstree Common?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Gallowstree Common hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
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