Slough · England
Festival Paella Catering for Hitchambury events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hitchambury.
- Festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Country shows
Live festival paella catering in Hitchambury
Festival paella catering for your event in Hitchambury
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Whether it is farmers’ and Christmas markets and open days and community events, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella and more.
For a village fête or field event near Hitchambury, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Where we can cook in Hitchambury
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Allergen information is available at the stall.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Hitchambury events: pitches and permissions
Hitchambury is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Slough. Anywhere in SL1, we can bring the pans to you. Hitchambury is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
If your event is in Haymill Valley, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in.
Here we cover the SL1 and SL6 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Hitcham Lane and Hunt's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Hitchambury, we also cover Taplow (1 mile south-west), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north), Huntercombe (1 mile south-east) and Lake End (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (3 miles south-east), Chalvey (4 miles south-east), Langley (6 miles east), Upton (4 miles south-east), Datchet (6 miles south-east) and Stoke Poges (4 miles east).
A little further out are The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Hitchambury includes Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Schools near Hitchambury include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Oak and Saw pub (within half a mile south-west)
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, events in Hitchambury 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.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
What affects the price in Hitchambury
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Questions from Hitchambury
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Hitchambury?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you come out to small places like Hitchambury?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in Hitchambury?
Yes, we do. Hitchambury is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
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. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Towns and villages near Hitchambury
Also in Hitchambury
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Hitchambury? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
- 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