Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Festival Paella Catering for White Waltham events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in White Waltham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days
Festival paella catering near White Waltham
Festival paella catering in White Waltham, cooked live
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. For country shows and VIP and hospitality areas, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and churros for your guests.
At a field event near White Waltham, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- White Waltham (SL6)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, events in White Waltham stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Put all trader information in one pack
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. 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
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in White Waltham
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in White Waltham
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Who books festival paella catering in White Waltham?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Community events and open days
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Events in parks such as Ockwells Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
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Questions from White Waltham
Is White Waltham close to London?
About 29 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to White Waltham for guests?
The closest is Maidenhead station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Fairs, fêtes and events in White Waltham
White Waltham is about 3 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Tell us where your event in White Waltham will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 57 towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from White Waltham to Reading (9 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Maidenhead station, about 2.9 miles north-east. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as White Waltham CofE Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cater events across the SL6 postcode area. Whether your event is on Waltham Road, Church View and Innings Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Shottesbrooke (1 mile south-west), Littlefield Green (1 mile south-east), Paley Street (1 mile south-east), Braywoodside (2 miles south-east) and Stud Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (3 miles north-east), Windsor (6 miles east), North Ascot (6 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north), Furze Platt (3 miles north-east) and Dedworth (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (2.6 miles north-east) and The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around White Waltham includes Taplow Lake and Weycock Hill.
- Schools near White Waltham include Manor Green School (1.3 miles north-east) and Cox Green School (1.4 miles north-east)
What affects the price in White Waltham
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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