Wokingham · England
Festival Paella Catering for Reading events
Planning festival paella catering in Reading? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
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About our festival paella catering in Reading
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. We cook seafood paella, vegan paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater sports club events and agricultural and county shows.
Markets, fairs and festivals happen across Reading. A paella stall draws a crowd and serves fast. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Provide seating near the food
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Reading
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Events we cater in Reading
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Community events and open days
- Sports club events
- Seasonal markets
For visitors coming by rail, Reading West station is about 0.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
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.
Community events around Reading
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Across the RG6 area, we can cook for your guests. Reading is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover.
If your event is in Eldon Square, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Running a fête for a church like All Nations Christian Centre? A paella pan draws people in.
Here we cover the RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You’ll find Reading on the A4 and A33, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Reading is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (within half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north) and Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Former Kennet Arms (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east)
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Reading? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Nearby places to Reading
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Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. For an evening event in Reading, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Reading: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Reading for guests?
Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Reading from London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
- 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