West Berkshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Shefford Woodlands
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Shefford Woodlands and West Berkshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Live festival paella catering in Shefford Woodlands
How our festival paella catering works in Shefford Woodlands
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. We cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we are often booked for community events and open days and farmers’ and Christmas markets.
At a fête or field event near Shefford Woodlands, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Shefford Woodlands (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Shefford Woodlands
Do you come out to small places like Shefford Woodlands?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Community events around Shefford Woodlands
Shefford Woodlands is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Events in Shefford Woodlands are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Shefford Woodlands to Reading (22 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Hungerford station is about 3.3 miles away. Within about 5 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in RG17 is planned around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in East Garston Woodlands (1 mile north-west), East Shefford (2 miles north-east), Great Shefford (2 miles north-east), East Garston (2 miles north) and Weston (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (8 miles south-east).
Not far away are Watts Bank.
Who books festival paella catering in Shefford Woodlands?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Charity and school events
- Open days and community events
- Sports clubs and race days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Stephen? A paella pan draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Firm, level ground
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
How we price festival paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Send us the date, your venue or RG17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Working with your venue
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Schedule crew meals
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Crew meals are served at set times.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
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The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening events in Shefford Woodlands have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Planning festival paella catering in Shefford Woodlands? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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