West Berkshire · England
Festival & event paella in Wash Common, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Wash Common. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering near Wash Common
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, events in Wash Common stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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How our festival paella catering works in Wash Common
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We are frequently asked to cater agricultural and county shows and open days and community events, serving vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
In Wash Common, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Wash Common (RG14, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Who books festival paella catering in Wash Common?
It covers several diets with one trader.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Wash Common and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Race days and sports events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Charity and school events
- Village fêtes
Events in parks such as Sandleford Priory need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Community events around Wash Common
Wash Common is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Wash Common and the surrounding area. Wash Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Luke Church? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Newbury station is about 1.8 miles away.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG14 and RG20. That could mean an event in a garden on Battle Road, Stuart Road and Warren Road. Close by, we cover events in Wash Water (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south-west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (1 mile south-east) and Sandleford (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Shaw (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2 miles north-east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Wash Common includes Sidown Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Park House School (within half a mile north-east) and Horris Hill School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Gun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
What festival paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Common questions in Wash Common
What’s the nearest station to Wash Common for guests?
Newbury station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Wash Common?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
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, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Wash Common
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We set up at the agreed time.
Extra pans for busy periods.
- 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