Wokingham · England
Festival Paella Catering for Lower Earley 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 Lower Earley.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Race days and sports events
- Charity and school events
Planning an event in Lower Earley?
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Trader information and site rules
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
How our festival paella catering works in Lower Earley
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Lower Earley. Typical bookings include music and food festivals and summer fairs and fêtes, with churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Lower Earley are made for a paella stall. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Why choose festival paella catering in Lower Earley?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
In Lower Earley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports clubs and race days
- County and country shows
- Open days
Running a fête for a church like Trinity Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Provide seating near the food
- Check how many portions traders can serve
Crew meals are served at set times.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Questions from Lower Earley
Which station should guests use for Lower Earley?
Earley station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Also near Lower Earley
Other catering in Lower Earley
What festival paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Running an event in Lower Earley
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. For an event in Lower Earley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Lower Earley is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cook.
Events in parks such as Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Earley station, about 1 mile north.
Here we cover the RG6 and RG41 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Lower Earley has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Earley include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north) and Crosfields School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Poachers pub (1 mile east)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.4 miles north-west)
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Summer events in Lower Earley have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Lower Earley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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