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Festival Paella Catering for Aston Rowant events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Aston Rowant and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- County and country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering near Aston Rowant
Festival paella catering in Aston Rowant, cooked live
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. We’re frequently asked to cater school and charity events and festivals, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella.
At a field event near Aston Rowant, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Aston Rowant (OX49)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Aston Rowant? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Where we can cook in Aston Rowant
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Aston Rowant
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Aston Rowant? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Aston Rowant events: pitches and permissions
Aston Rowant is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX49, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Aston Rowant, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the OX49 postcode area and the streets around it. From London Road, Aston Park and Aston Rowant Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Aston Rowant, we also cover Kingston Blount (1 mile north-east), Crowell (1 mile north-east), Lewknor (1 mile south-west), Postcombe (1 mile west) and South Weston (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (14 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4.3 miles north). Not far away are Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include The Lambert Arms (0.5 miles south-west)
Questions from Aston Rowant
Do you trade at school fairs around Aston Rowant?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Will there be long queues?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you come to Aston Rowant?
We do. We cook at events in Aston Rowant and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Give traders a single information pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Places near Aston Rowant
What else we do in Aston Rowant
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Summer events in Aston Rowant have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Read more
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Aston Rowant
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
In Aston Rowant and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School and charity events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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