West Berkshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Upper Lambourn events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Upper Lambourn: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Charity and school events
- Sports club events
- VIP and hospitality areas
Planning an event in Upper Lambourn?
Festival paella catering in Upper Lambourn, cooked live
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater sports clubs and race days and country shows.
A fête near Upper Lambourn might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Upper Lambourn questions
How far is Upper Lambourn from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
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Other catering in Upper Lambourn
Paella compared with other options
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Upper Lambourn
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For an evening event in Upper Lambourn, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- 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, send us your details through our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How we price festival paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Larger pans for peak times.
Who books festival paella catering in Upper Lambourn?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes
- Charity and school events
- Country shows
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Upper Lambourn
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Fairs, fêtes and events in Upper Lambourn
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Across the RG17 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our events stretch from Upper Lambourn to Oxford (about 21 miles away).
Events in and around the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Upper Lambourn, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street and Maddle Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Upper Lambourn include Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
- Local pubs include The Malt Shovel pub (0.6 miles south-east)
- 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