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Festival & event paella in Sonning Common, Reading
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Sonning Common and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- County and country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering near Sonning Common
About our festival paella catering in Sonning Common
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for VIP and hospitality areas and community events and open days.
In Sonning Common, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in Sonning Common, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Sonning Common
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Sonning Common? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Live paella or other catering?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Sonning Common
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Running an event in Sonning Common
Sonning Common is about 3 miles north of Caversham, in Reading. Anywhere in RG4, we can cook for your guests. Sonning Common is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Running a fête for a church like The Church of Christ the King? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Henley-On-Thames station is about 3.7 miles away.
For festival paella catering in RG4 and RG9, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Wood Lane, Green Lane and Woodbury Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Peppard Hill (1 mile north-west), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile north), Kidmore End (1 mile south-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles south), Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south). Sonning Common is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles east) and Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Not far away are Sonning Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles south-west) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Hare & Hounds pub (less than half a mile north)
Who books festival paella catering in Sonning Common?
It brings theatre to the food court.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Sonning Common and Reading:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Food and music festivals
- School and charity events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Sonning Common Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
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What festival paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Sonning Common
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Sonning Common?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Sonning Common close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
What do you need at the pitch?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
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.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Reading included. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Trader information and site rules
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Sonning Common
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check allergen info is on display
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
- 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