Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Abingdon-on-Thames
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Abingdon-on-Thames and the surrounding area.
- Festivals
- County and country shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering near Abingdon-on-Thames
About our festival paella catering in Abingdon-on-Thames
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Typical bookings include crew, volunteer and VIP catering and farmers’ and Christmas markets, with giant-pan paella, churros and vegan paella.
School fairs, fêtes and summer events in Abingdon-on-Thames suit a paella stall: it’s fast to serve and fun to watch. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Abingdon-on-Thames (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Summer events in Abingdon-on-Thames have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Book crew catering in advance
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Where we can cook in Abingdon-on-Thames
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- The event’s site rules and timings
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Nearby places to Abingdon-on-Thames
What else we do in Abingdon-on-Thames
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Abingdon-on-Thames
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Abingdon-on-Thames and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Running an event in Abingdon-on-Thames
Abingdon-on-Thames is about 6 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Abingdon-on-Thames, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Abingdon-on-Thames is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 6 miles away.
Events in parks such as Albert Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Radley station, about 1.9 miles east.
Festival paella catering in OX14 is planned around your venue and timings. From Marsh Court, Boxhill Walk and Heron's Walk or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Abingdon-on-Thames sits on or near the A34 and A415, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Caldecott (1 mile south), Radley (2 miles north-east), Culham (2 miles south-east), Sutton Courtenay (3 miles south) and Appleford-on-Thames (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (5 miles south), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west). Abingdon-on-Thames is among the bigger towns we cover in Oxfordshire, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Pendon Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1 mile south-west). Not far away are Dry Sandford Pit and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near Abingdon-on-Thames include John Mason School (less than half a mile west) and School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Spread Eagle Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Why choose festival paella catering in Abingdon-on-Thames?
It covers several diets with one trader.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Abingdon-on-Thames and Oxfordshire:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Race days and sports events
School fairs, for a school like St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
How we price festival paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Questions from Abingdon-on-Thames
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Abingdon-on-Thames?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Abingdon-on-Thames for guests?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What does festival paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you need water?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for 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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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