Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Festival & event paella in Woodside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Planning festival paella catering in Woodside? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Food and music festivals
Planning an event in Woodside?
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Woodside
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
Festival paella catering in Woodside, 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 christmas and farmers’ markets, we’ll put together a menu of churros, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
A fête near Woodside might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Woodside (SL4)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Woodside events: pitches and permissions
Woodside is about 3 miles south-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. From the centre of Woodside to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 57 towns and villages across Windsor and Maidenhead. Our events stretch from Woodside to Guildford (13 miles away).
If your event is in Silwood Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ascot station, about 1.8 miles south.
This part of Windsor and Maidenhead takes in SL4. Streets in the area include Woodside Road, Fydlers Close and Kiln Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Plaistow Green (1 mile north-west), Brookside (1 mile south-west), Cheapside (1 mile south-east), Cranbourne (1 mile north) and The Village (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidenhead (7 miles north-west), Windsor (3 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), Cookham (9 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north-west) and Dedworth (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4.5 miles north-east) and Heatherwood Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Woodside includes Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
- Schools near Woodside include Papplewick School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Rose pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Woodside hosts choose us
- We cover Woodside and the whole of Windsor and Maidenhead
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Woodside, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Common questions in Woodside
What’s the nearest station to Woodside for guests?
Ascot station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
How far is Woodside from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you need water?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check how many portions traders can serve
Crew meals are served at set times.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Nearby places to Woodside
Other catering in Woodside
- 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