Buckinghamshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Adstock events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Adstock and Buckinghamshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Seasonal markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering in Adstock
Adstock: your questions answered
How far is Adstock from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Adstock?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Adstock?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How our festival paella catering works in Adstock
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Typical bookings include food and music festivals and village fêtes and summer fairs, with vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
Near Adstock, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Adstock (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Occasions we cook for in Adstock
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Adstock and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Country shows
- Sports club events
- School and charity events
- Seasonal markets
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Cecilia? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
- The wet-weather plan
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, events in Adstock stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Planning festival paella catering in Adstock? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Is live paella right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Adstock hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Schedule crew meals
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Community events around Adstock
Adstock is about 3 miles south-east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. For festival paella catering in Adstock, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Adstock. We cater in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 8 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Padbury Church of England School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
For festival paella catering in MK18, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Main Street, East Street and Greenfields or the roads around them. For events just outside Adstock, we cover Padbury (1 mile west), Thornborough (2 miles north), East Claydon (3 miles south), Middle Claydon (3 miles south-west) and Steeple Claydon (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles south-east), Southcourt (12 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (10 miles south), Turnfurlong (12 miles south-east) and Haddenham (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Buckingham Castle (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Adstock includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Local schools include Sir Thomas Fremantle School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Folly Inn (less than half a mile west)
- 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