Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Festival Paella Catering for Sunningdale events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Sunningdale: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Festivals
Live festival paella catering in Sunningdale
Fairs, fêtes and events in Sunningdale
Sunningdale is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Whether your event is in the middle of Sunningdale or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Sunningdale is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. Our events stretch from Sunningdale to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
If your event is in Silwood Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Sunningdale station, about 0.5 miles south.
For festival paella catering in SL5, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Church Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You will find Sunningdale on the B383, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Broomhall (1 mile south-east), South Ascot (1 mile west), Brick Hill (2 miles south), Windlesham (2 miles south) and Chobham (4 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidenhead (9 miles north-west), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (9 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles north-west), Cookham (12 miles north) and Furze Platt (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (2.3 miles west) and Chobham Museum (3.9 miles south). Not far away are Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Sunningdale include Sunningdale School (within half a mile south) and Charters School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Belvedere Arms (0.9 miles north-east)
About our festival paella catering in Sunningdale
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals and farmers’ and Christmas markets, with chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
In Sunningdale, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Sunningdale (SL5)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Access for unloading at set-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Nearby places to Sunningdale
What else we do in Sunningdale
What affects the price in Sunningdale
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. For an evening event in Sunningdale, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Sunningdale, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Sunningdale
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Sunningdale, people book us for events such as:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Agricultural and county shows
- Community events and open days
- Race days and sports events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Sunningdale
How far is Sunningdale from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Silwood Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cater in Sunningdale?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Sunningdale and across Windsor and Maidenhead. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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