Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Festival Paella Catering for South Ascot events
Planning festival paella catering in South Ascot? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Community events and open days
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Planning an event in South Ascot?
How our festival paella catering works in South Ascot
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s VIP and hospitality areas and food and music festivals, we’ll put together a menu of giant-pan paella, seafood paella and vegan paella and more.
Around South Ascot, a fête or summer fair suits a giant paella pan. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- South Ascot (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
South Ascot events: pitches and permissions
South Ascot is about 4 miles east of Bracknell, in Windsor and Maidenhead. For festival paella catering in South Ascot, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. South Ascot is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cook. Our events stretch from South Ascot to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Francis Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in Silwood Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
This part of Windsor and Maidenhead takes in SL5, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Church Road, The Poplars and Brockenhurst Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Being close to the B3020, South Ascot is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside South Ascot, we also cover Sunningdale (1 mile east), Broomhall (2 miles east), Windlesham (2 miles south), Brick Hill (3 miles south-east) and Bagshot (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (9 miles north), Windsor (6 miles north), Boyn Hill (8 miles north), Cookham (11 miles north), Furze Platt (10 miles north) and Dedworth (5 miles north). South Ascot is among the bigger towns we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you will also find Heatherwood Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Lexicon (3.6 miles west). The countryside around South Ascot includes Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near South Ascot include St Mary's School (less than half a mile south) and Charters School (1 mile south-east)
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For an evening event in South Ascot, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SL5 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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What affects the price in South Ascot
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Firm, level ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Room for our cooking and serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in South Ascot
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
South Ascot questions
Can you run a stall at a school fair in South Ascot?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is South Ascot close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
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. If in doubt, send a picture.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Why choose live paella in South Ascot?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why South Ascot hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover South Ascot and the whole of Windsor and Maidenhead
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan seating near the food area
Crew meals are served at set times.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Nearby places to South Ascot
Also in South Ascot
Why choose festival paella catering in South Ascot?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In South Ascot, people book us for occasions like:
- County and country shows
- Open days
- Seasonal markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Souls? A paella pan draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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