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Festival & event paella in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
Planning festival paella catering in Bodicote? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering for Bodicote events
Festival paella catering for your event in Bodicote
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. For festivals and community events and open days, we can cook vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros and more.
For events in a place like Bodicote, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. A paella stall does that. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Bodicote (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Bodicote
Bodicote is about 2 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Events in Bodicote are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Bodicote to Oxford (about 20 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Banbury station, about 1.5 miles north. School fairs, for a school like Longford Park Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
For festival paella catering in OX15, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Dunnock Road and Oxford Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Grimsbury (2 miles north), Banbury (2 miles north-west) and Milton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (15 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (13 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bloxham Village Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Horton General Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bodicote include Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
- Local schools include Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College (0.9 miles north-west) and English Language Training (1.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Horse and Jockey pub (less than half a mile west)
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Bodicote
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Perfect for your event in Bodicote
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Bodicote book us for occasions like:
- County and country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Community events and open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Events in parks such as People's Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
More for events in Bodicote
Bodicote: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Bodicote?
Banbury station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Is Bodicote close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you come to Bodicote?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Bodicote and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For an evening event in Bodicote, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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