West Berkshire · England
Festival & event paella in Swallowfield, West Berkshire
Planning festival paella catering in Swallowfield? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering in Swallowfield
Festival paella catering in Swallowfield, cooked live
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We cook churros, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for school and charity events and village fêtes.
At a field event near Swallowfield, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Swallowfield
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Swallowfield
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
Swallowfield events: pitches and permissions
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. For festival paella catering in Swallowfield, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Swallowfield is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cook.
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Mortimer station, about 3.3 miles west.
We cover events in every part of the RG7 postcode area. Whether your event is on The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). Open spaces near Swallowfield include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
- Schools near Swallowfield include Oakbank (1.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (within half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Larger pans for peak times.
Swallowfield questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Swallowfield?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Which station should guests use for Swallowfield?
Mortimer station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Why choose festival paella catering in Swallowfield?
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Swallowfield book us for occasions like:
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
- Country shows
- Charity and school events
School fairs, for a school like Lambs Lane Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Places near Swallowfield
Other catering in Swallowfield
Is live paella right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Swallowfield
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across West Berkshire, including Swallowfield
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
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’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, events in Swallowfield stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Swallowfield, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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