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Festival & event paella in Botley, Oxfordshire
Planning festival paella catering in Botley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
- Charity and school events
Festival paella catering in Botley
Occasions we cook for in Botley
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Botley:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Community events and open days
- County and country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
Events in parks such as Raleigh Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Festival paella catering in Botley, cooked live
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Whether it is country shows and christmas and farmers’ markets, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Botley are made for a paella stall. Send us the pitch and access details. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Botley (OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Community events around Botley
Botley is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Botley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire.
Running a fête for a church like St Peter and St Paul? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Oxford station is about 1.3 miles away.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX2, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Elms Road, Cedar Road and Hazel Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Dean Court (1 mile west), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west), Filchampstead (2 miles west) and Wytham (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Local schools include Matthew Arnold School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Seacourt Bridge pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Somerville College Library (1.7 miles east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See How we price And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Schedule crew meals
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Common questions in Botley
Can you cook in Raleigh Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you trade at school fairs around Botley?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Where we can cook in Botley
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening events in Botley have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Read more
- 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