Wokingham · England
Festival & event paella in Twyford, Wokingham
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Twyford and across Wokingham.
- Village fêtes
- Community events and open days
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering near Twyford
Where we can cook in Twyford
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Firm, level ground
- Trader information and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How our festival paella catering works in Twyford
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. We are frequently asked to cater crew, volunteer and VIP catering and christmas and farmers’ markets, with seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
Around Twyford, a fête or summer fair suits a giant paella pan. Send us the pitch and access details. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Twyford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Live paella or other catering?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Twyford hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Schedule crew meals
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
We set up at the agreed time.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Community events around Twyford
Twyford is about 2 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. For an event in Twyford, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Twyford is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cook.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Twyford station is in Twyford itself.
For festival paella catering in RG10, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and London Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Ruscombe (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east) and Hurst (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Reading (5 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south), Lower Earley (4 miles south-west) and Winnersh (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Alder Moors.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Piggott School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Cross pub (within half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Common questions in Twyford
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Twyford?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station should guests use for Twyford?
Twyford has its own station: Twyford station.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Wokingham included. See all areas.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Summer events in Twyford have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Twyford
What else we do in Twyford
- 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