West Berkshire · England
Festival & event paella in Inkpen, West Berkshire
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Inkpen and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering for Inkpen events
Festival paella catering in Inkpen, cooked live
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. We’re frequently asked to cater community events and open days and christmas and farmers’ markets, serving vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Inkpen, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Inkpen (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Event catering near Inkpen
Inkpen is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For an event in Inkpen, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 155 places in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 22 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Michael? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Kintbury station is about 1.9 miles away.
Anywhere in RG17, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Folly Road, Post Office Road and Robins Hill or the roads around them. Other places close to Inkpen for festival paella catering include Inkpen Common (1 mile south-east), Upper Green (1 mile south), Hell Corner (1 mile east), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Crown and Garter pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Evening events in Inkpen have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Inkpen
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
Perfect for your event in Inkpen
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Inkpen Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Towns and villages near Inkpen
Other catering in Inkpen
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Questions from Inkpen
Do you come out to small places like Inkpen?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Inkpen?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
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 picture if you are not sure.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Paella compared with other options
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Inkpen
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Inkpen? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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