West Berkshire · England
Festival & event paella in Old Warren, West Berkshire
Planning festival paella catering in Old Warren? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Sports club events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Food and music festivals
Book festival paella catering in Old Warren
Festival paella catering for your event in Old Warren
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. On the menu are vegan paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater open days and feeding crew and volunteers.
At a field event near Old Warren, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Old Warren (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, events in Old Warren stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Old Warren events: pitches and permissions
Old Warren is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For an event in Old Warren, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Old Warren. We cook in 155 places in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
If your event is in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St.Saviours? A paella pan draws people in.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area. Other places close to Old Warren for festival paella catering include Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north) and Silchester (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (1.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Old Warren include Hosehill Lake.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Places near Old Warren
What else we do in Old Warren
Events we cater in Old Warren
It brings theatre to the food court.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Old Warren, people book us for occasions like:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Village fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Open days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 2.1 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
What festival paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, your venue or RG7 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.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Live paella or other catering?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Old Warren and across West Berkshire
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Old Warren: your questions answered
Is Old Warren close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Old Warren?
Aldermaston station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Old Warren?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have the documents we need?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
- 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