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Festival Paella Catering for Sonning events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Sonning and the surrounding area.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Country shows
Festival paella catering for Sonning events
Festival paella catering for your event in Sonning
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for school and charity events and farmers’ and Christmas markets.
At a fête or field event near Sonning, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Flat, firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Sonning
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Sonning and the whole of Reading
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events in Sonning have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Sonning? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sonning? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Sonning
Sonning is about 1 mile north-west of Woodley, in Reading. Whether your event is in the middle of Sonning or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 34 places in Reading.
Events in parks such as Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Sonning Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Reading takes in RG4. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Parkway Drive and Pound Lane or the roads around them. You’ll find Sonning on the B478 and B4446, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Sonning for festival paella catering include Play Hatch (1 mile north-west), Dunsden Green (2 miles north-west), Newtown (2 miles south-west), Caversham Park Village (2 miles north-west) and Littlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (3 miles west), Norcot (5 miles west), West Reading (4 miles west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south-west) and Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south).
A little further out are Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Sonning includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Reading Blue Coat School (within half a mile west) and Waingels College (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include Bull Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Also near Sonning
Also in Sonning
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Questions from Sonning
Is Sonning too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Sonning for guests?
Twyford station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send us your list and we will respond.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Will there be long queues?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
- 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