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Festival Paella Catering in Pingewood
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Pingewood.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Agricultural and county shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Planning an event in Pingewood?
Your questions about festival paella catering in Pingewood
Do you trade at school fairs around Pingewood?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Pingewood from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Festival paella catering in Pingewood, cooked live
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s farmers’ and Christmas markets and school and charity events, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella for your guests.
Near Pingewood, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pingewood? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
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.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
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.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Pingewood, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening events in Pingewood have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Pingewood events: pitches and permissions
Pingewood is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Whether your event is in the middle of Pingewood or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Pingewood is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cook.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 0.6 miles north.
We cook at events all over the RG30 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Burghfield Bridge (1 mile north-west), Southcote (2 miles north), Fords Farm (2 miles north-west), Horncastle (2 miles north-west) and Trash Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (4 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles east), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north).
A little further out are The Oracle (2.8 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.1 miles south). Not far away are South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
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Perfect for your event in Pingewood
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Community events and open days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Seasonal markets
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The WREN School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- 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