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Festival Paella Catering for Trench Green events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Trench Green.
- Race days and sports events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering near Trench Green
About our festival paella catering in Trench Green
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Whether it is village fêtes and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and vegan paella.
A fête near Trench Green might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Trench Green have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Questions from Trench Green
How far is Trench Green from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Trench Green?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your list.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Trench Green?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Trench Green events: pitches and permissions
Trench Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Trench Green and nearby villages. We cover 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For visitors coming by rail, Tilehurst station is about 1.7 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
We cook at events all over the RG4 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chazey Heath (1 mile east), Mapledurham (1 mile south-west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (2 miles south) and Tilehurst (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (7 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south-east) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.6 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Trench Green include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Pack Horse Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
Send us the date, your venue or RG4 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Trench Green
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