Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Cassington events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Cassington.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Music and food festivals
- Race days and sports events
Live festival paella catering in Cassington
Festival paella catering for your event in Cassington
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. Popular choices include churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and we are often booked for music and food festivals and charity and school events.
For a village fête or field event near Cassington, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal 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, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Cassington (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Cassington
It copes with peak times, because it’s served from big pans.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Cassington:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- County and country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- School fairs and fundraisers
For visitors coming by rail, Hanborough station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
Your questions about festival paella catering in Cassington
Do you come out to small places like Cassington?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Cassington?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you cover Cassington?
We do. Cassington is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Cassington
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Cassington
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer events in Cassington have daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Nearby places to Cassington
More for events in Cassington
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Event catering near Cassington
Cassington is about 6 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Cassington or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Cassington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Cassington to Oxford (about 6 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Peter's Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in OX29, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Whether your event is on Church Lane, The Green and Pound Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Swinford (1 mile south-west), Eynsham (2 miles south-west), Wytham (2 miles south-east), Farmoor (2 miles south) and Filchampstead (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles south-east), Didcot (13 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (4.5 miles south-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (4.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cassington include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Cumnor Hill.
- Schools near Cassington include Bartholomew School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Chequers Inn (under half a mile south)
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan seating near the food area
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. 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’ll work to it.
- 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