Buckinghamshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Ashendon
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Ashendon.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Ashendon?
Festival paella catering for your event in Ashendon
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. Typical bookings include country shows and village fêtes, serving giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a village fête or field event near Ashendon, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Ashendon (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Larger pans for peak times.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Ashendon events: pitches and permissions
Ashendon is about 5 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Ashendon, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Ashendon is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
For festival paella catering in HP18, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Main Street, Lower End and The Close. We also cook at events in Nether Winchendon (2 miles south-east), Westcott (2 miles north-east), Upper Winchendon (2 miles east), Waddesdon (3 miles north-east) and Wormstone (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (7 miles east), Buckingham (12 miles north), Elmhurst (7 miles east), Southcourt (7 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Dinton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and St John's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Not far away are Snakemoor.
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Ashendon?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Ashendon
More for events in Ashendon
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For an evening event in Ashendon, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Ashendon
Which station should guests use for Ashendon?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 3.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Ashendon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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