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Festival & event paella in Benson, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Benson and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sports club events
- Country shows
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering in Benson
How our festival paella catering works in Benson
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. On the menu are churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for open days and community events and VIP and hospitality areas.
Around Benson, a fête or summer fair suits a huge paella pan. Send us the pitch and access details. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Benson (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Benson
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Food and music festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Seasonal markets
- Sports clubs and race days
If your event is in Howbery Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
Nearby places to Benson
What else we do in Benson
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For an evening event in Benson, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Community events around Benson
Benson is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX10, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Helen? A paella pan draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Benson Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Benson, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across the OX10 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Old London Road and Castle Square; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Benson for festival paella catering include Preston Crowmarsh (1 mile south-west), Berrick Salome (2 miles north), Shillingford (2 miles north-west), Wallingford (2 miles south-west) and Warborough (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (1.4 miles south-west) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
- Schools near Benson include Wallingford School (1.5 miles south-west) and Wallingford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Inn (under half a mile west)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Larger pans for peak times.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Paella compared with other options
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Trader information and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Benson: your questions answered
Is Benson close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Benson?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cover Benson?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Benson and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
- 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