West Berkshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Upper Green events
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Upper Green and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Community events and open days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Book festival paella catering in Upper Green
Festival paella catering in Upper Green, cooked live
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. Typical bookings include summer fairs and fêtes and school fairs and fundraisers, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
A fête near Upper Green might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Upper Green (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Vehicle access before and after the event
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, events in Upper Green stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- 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.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Upper Green, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
What festival paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Also near Upper Green
Also in Upper Green
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Paella compared with other options
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Upper Green
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Event catering near Upper Green
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Upper Green or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Upper Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Upper Green to Reading (about 22 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Kintbury station is about 2.6 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Michael, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
We cater events across the RG17 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Green includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Crown and Garter pub (0.6 miles north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Common questions in Upper Green
What’s the nearest station to Upper Green for guests?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How far is Upper Green from London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Will there be long queues?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Who books festival paella catering in Upper Green?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Charity and school events
- Open days
- Sports clubs and race days
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Inkpen Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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