West Berkshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Yattendon
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Yattendon. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Sports club events
- Food and music festivals
- Charity and school events
Book festival paella catering in Yattendon
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How our festival paella catering works in Yattendon
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Typical bookings include food and music festivals and country shows, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
Near Yattendon, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Yattendon (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Community events around Yattendon
Yattendon is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Events in Yattendon are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Yattendon is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Yattendon to Reading (about 10 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Yattendon C.E. Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 4 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG18, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Yattendon Lane, Bryants Lane and Chapel Lane. Close by, we cover events in Frilsham (1 mile south-west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west), Wellhouse (2 miles south-west), Little Hungerford (3 miles west) and Oare (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Yattendon Castle (under half a mile north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.7 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Summer events in Yattendon 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 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or RG18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Yattendon
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Yattendon?
The closest is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Yattendon?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
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Other catering in Yattendon
Perfect for your event in Yattendon
One trader, many diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
- County and country shows
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 4.9 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Crew meals are served at set times.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
- 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