Reading · England
Festival Paella Catering for West Reading events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in West Reading: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Community events and open days
- Seasonal markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering near West Reading
Community events around West Reading
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. Whether your event is in the middle of West Reading or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. West Reading is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
For visitors coming by rail, Reading West station is in West Reading itself. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mark, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
We cook at events all over RG30, RG1 and RG31. We can cater an event on streets such as Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road. Main roads around West Reading include the A4, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). West Reading is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (under half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Thistle Public House (within half a mile east)
About our festival paella catering in West Reading
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. On the menu are vegan paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for VIP and hospitality areas and music and food festivals.
In West Reading, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Should I cook it myself?
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, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Events in West Reading and across Reading
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Places near West Reading
What else we do in West Reading
What happens on the day
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. Summer events in West Reading have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Who books festival paella catering in West Reading?
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in West Reading book us for events such as:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- School and charity events
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
If your event is in Round Copse, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Questions from West Reading
Do you trade at school fairs around West Reading?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is West Reading close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need water?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you come to West Reading?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and West Reading is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How we price festival paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in West Reading, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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