West Berkshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Sheffield Bottom events
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 Sheffield Bottom.
- Open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Festival paella catering in Sheffield Bottom
Festival paella catering for your event in Sheffield Bottom
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. We are frequently asked to cater music and food festivals and country shows, with seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
Rural events near Sheffield Bottom can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Sheffield Bottom (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Sheffield Bottom
Do you trade at school fairs around Sheffield Bottom?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you come out to small places like Sheffield Bottom?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
Running an event in Sheffield Bottom
Sheffield Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. For an event in Sheffield Bottom, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Sheffield Bottom. Sheffield Bottom is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover.
Running a fête for a church like Church of the Holy Trinity? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Theale C.E. Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
For festival paella catering in RG7, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Deans Copse Road and Moulden Way, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Trash Green (1 mile south-east), Theale (1 mile north-west), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile south-west), Burghfield (1 mile south-east) and Sulhamstead (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east), Shaw (11 miles west) and Kingsclere (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Theale Green Community School (1.1 miles north-west) and Theale Green Community School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Fox & Hounds pub (less than half a mile south)
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What else we do in Sheffield Bottom
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer events in Sheffield Bottom have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Sheffield Bottom
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Perfect for your event in Sheffield Bottom
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Seasonal markets
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Food and music festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Theale station, about 0.7 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Is live paella right for your event?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Sheffield Bottom and across West Berkshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Flat, firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- 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