Reading · England
Festival & event paella in Green Park, Reading
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Green Park and Reading, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days
- Country shows
Live festival paella catering in Green Park
Occasions we cook for in Green Park
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
For visitors coming by rail, Reading Green Park station is about 0.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
About our festival paella catering in Green Park
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Green Park. Typical bookings include open days and community events and agricultural and county shows, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and churros.
For a village fête or field event near Green Park, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Nearby places to Green Park
What else we do in Green Park
Running an event in Green Park
Green Park is about 2 miles south of Reading, in Reading. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Green Park and nearby villages. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like St Paul's Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Anywhere in RG2, RG30 and RG7, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Sunapee Road, Flagstaff Road and Longwater Avenue. We also cook at events in Great Lea Common (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile east), Whitley Wood (1 mile south-east), Coley Park (1 mile north) and Three Mile Cross (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.2 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (3.4 miles south). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include John Madejski Academy (1.3 miles east)
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Plan seating near the food area
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check allergen info is on display
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Green Park
How far is Green Park from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Green Park?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How quickly can you serve?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, events in Green Park stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG2 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
For event organisers in Green Park
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Green Park hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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