West Berkshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Mortimer
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 Mortimer.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Charity and school events
Festival paella catering in Mortimer
Festival paella catering in Mortimer, cooked live
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We cook churros, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for crew, volunteer and VIP catering and open days.
Around Mortimer, a fête or summer fair suits a huge paella pan. Send us the pitch and access details. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Mortimer (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Running an event in Mortimer
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For festival paella catering in Mortimer, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Mortimer is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Mortimer to Reading (about 6 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Mortimer station, about 1.4 miles east. School fairs, for a school like Mortimer St John's C.E. Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
For festival paella catering in RG7, we plan around your venue. Local streets include The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Mortimer include Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.4 miles north) and The Willink School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Horse and Groom pub (under half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Mortimer
Also in Mortimer
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Summer events in Mortimer have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Mortimer, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Mortimer
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Mortimer? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
FAQs for Mortimer
What’s the nearest station to Mortimer for guests?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is Mortimer close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Send traders one clear trader pack
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Why choose festival paella catering in Mortimer?
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Seasonal markets
- Open days and community events
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Mortimer Methodist Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- 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