West Berkshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Sandleford events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Sandleford and across West Berkshire.
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering in Sandleford
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Sandleford
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
How our festival paella catering works in Sandleford
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegan paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater feeding crew and volunteers and race days and sports events.
Near Sandleford, 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.
- Area
- Sandleford (RG19, RG20, RG14)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Common questions in Sandleford
Which station should guests use for Sandleford?
Newbury station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Is Sandleford too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Sandleford
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Sandleford and the whole of West Berkshire
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Crew meals are served at set times.
Larger pans for peak times.
Sandleford events: pitches and permissions
Sandleford is about 1 mile south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Sandleford and nearby villages. We cater in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our events stretch from Sandleford to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Gabriel's School? A paella pan draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Willows Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
For festival paella catering in RG19, RG20 and RG14, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Priory Place, Laurel Gardens and Sandleford Lodge Park or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Sandleford, we cover Greenham (1 mile north-east), Newtown Common (1 mile south-west), Wash Common (1 mile west), Burghclere Common (1 mile south) and Newbury (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Donnington Castle (3 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Sandleford include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Park House School (1.1 miles west) and St Bartholomew's School (1.2 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Sandleford
More for events in Sandleford
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evening events in Sandleford have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- 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
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Who books festival paella catering in Sandleford?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Community events and open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 1.4 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- 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