Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Blewbury
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Blewbury and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- School and charity events
- Country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering near Blewbury
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Crew meals are served at set times.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
How our festival paella catering works in Blewbury
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We are often asked to cater school and charity events and sports clubs and race days, serving vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
A fête near Blewbury might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Blewbury (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Trader information and site rules
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Running an event in Blewbury
Blewbury is about 3 miles south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Blewbury, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Blewbury to Oxford (12 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Michael, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Didcot Parkway station is about 2.9 miles away. Events in and around the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Blewbury, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in OX11, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, London Road and Church End. We also cook at events in Woodway (1 mile south), Upton (1 mile north-west), Aston Tirrold (1 mile east), East Hagbourne (2 miles north) and West Hagbourne (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (12 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north), Wantage (8 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Grove (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Brightwell Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Blewbury includes Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Local schools include St Birinus School (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Load of Mischief pub (under half a mile south)
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Nearby places to Blewbury
Also in Blewbury
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
Send us the date, your venue or OX11 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Blewbury
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, events in Blewbury stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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FAQs for Blewbury
Which station should guests use for Blewbury?
Didcot Parkway station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Blewbury?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How quickly can you serve?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
- 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