West Berkshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Lambourn Woodlands events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Lambourn Woodlands.
- Community events and open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering in Lambourn Woodlands
About our festival paella catering in Lambourn Woodlands
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. We’re often asked to cater country shows and seasonal markets, serving vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
A fête near Lambourn Woodlands might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Lambourn Woodlands (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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’ll work to it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Lambourn Woodlands hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Lambourn Woodlands
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Lambourn Woodlands questions
What’s the nearest station to Lambourn Woodlands for guests?
Hungerford station, about 4.6 miles south of the centre.
Is Lambourn Woodlands too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What paperwork do you provide?
Share your trader requirements.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Lambourn Woodlands
Lambourn Woodlands is about 9 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. For festival paella catering in Lambourn Woodlands, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Lambourn Woodlands. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 23 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Lambourn Woodlands, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across the RG17 postcode area. From Hilldrop Lane and Ermin Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Woodlands St Mary (1 mile south-east), Chilton Foliat (3 miles south), Leverton (4 miles south), Upper Eddington (4 miles south) and Eddington (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (11 miles south-east), Thatcham (13 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south), Shaw (11 miles south-east) and Wash Common (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lewisham Castle (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Lambourn Woodlands includes Watts Bank.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hare pub (under half a mile north-west)
Why choose festival paella catering in Lambourn Woodlands?
It copes with peak times, because it is served from big pans.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Lambourn Woodlands, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Festivals
- Charity and school events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Hungerford station is about 4.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Book crew catering in advance
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For an evening event in Lambourn Woodlands, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Also near Lambourn Woodlands
Other catering in Lambourn Woodlands
- 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