Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Ashampstead
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Ashampstead. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Open days and community events
- Food and music festivals
Live festival paella catering in Ashampstead
Festival paella catering in Ashampstead, cooked live
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it is village fêtes and summer fairs and seasonal markets, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
Rural events near Ashampstead can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Ashampstead (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
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What else we do in Ashampstead
Your questions about festival paella catering in Ashampstead
Is Ashampstead too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Ashampstead from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Working with your venue
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 will work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose live paella in Ashampstead?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Ashampstead hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Ashampstead
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For an evening event in Ashampstead, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Running an event in Ashampstead
Ashampstead is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the RG8 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Ashampstead to Reading (10 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Goring & Streatley station is about 3.2 miles away. Within about 3 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in RG8, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Chapel Lane, Noakes Hill and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ashampstead Green (1 mile north), Stubbles (1 mile south-east), Burnt Hill (2 miles south), Upper Basildon (2 miles east) and New Town (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashampstead include Hartslock.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
- 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