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Festival Paella Catering for Black Bourton events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Black Bourton and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Food and music festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Live festival paella catering in Black Bourton
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Black Bourton
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Festival paella catering for your event in Black Bourton
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. We cook churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater village fêtes and summer fairs and agricultural and county shows.
At a fête or field event near Black Bourton, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Black Bourton (OX18)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Black Bourton
Is Black Bourton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Black Bourton close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Also in Black Bourton
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Summer events in Black Bourton have daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Black Bourton
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
For event organisers in Black Bourton
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Black Bourton
Black Bourton is about 2 miles south of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Events in Black Bourton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Black Bourton to Oxford (15 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
For festival paella catering in OX18, we plan around your venue. From Station Road, Burford Road and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Black Bourton, we cover Clanfield (2 miles south), Weald (2 miles south-east), Bampton (2 miles east), Carterton (2 miles north) and Brize Norton (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (5 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles south-east), Grove (11 miles south-east) and Faringdon (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (under half a mile south-west) and Longworth Hospital (5.4 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Carterton Community College (1.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Vines pub (within half a mile south)
Perfect for your event in Black Bourton
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- School and charity events
- County and country shows
- Music and food festivals
- Sports club events
School fairs, for a school like St Peter's Church of England School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- 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