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Festival & event paella in Charlton-on-Otmoor, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Charlton-on-Otmoor.
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Festivals
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Festival paella catering in Charlton-on-Otmoor, cooked live
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Charlton-on-Otmoor. Whether it’s seasonal markets and community events and open days, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella and more.
A fête near Charlton-on-Otmoor might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Charlton-on-Otmoor (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Running an event in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Charlton-on-Otmoor is about 5 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Events in Charlton-on-Otmoor are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Charlton-on-Otmoor is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Charlton-on-Otmoor to Oxford (6 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cover events in every part of the OX5 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, Blacksmiths Lane and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Fencott (1 mile east), Murcott (1 mile east), Merton (1 mile north-east), Wendlebury (2 miles north) and Horton-cum-Studley (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles south), Bicester (5 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.2 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Charlton-on-Otmoor includes Graven Hill and Otmoor RSPB reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (within half a mile east)
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Charlton-on-Otmoor questions
Do you come out to small places like Charlton-on-Otmoor?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Charlton-on-Otmoor for guests?
The closest is Islip station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
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.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cater in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Charlton-on-Otmoor and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
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About the dishes
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For an evening event in Charlton-on-Otmoor, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Book crew catering in advance
We set up at the agreed time.
Larger pans for peak times.
Live paella or other catering?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Charlton-on-Otmoor
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Who books festival paella catering in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
It brings theatre to the food court.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Charlton-on-Otmoor and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Festivals
- Charity and school events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Islip station, about 2.3 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- 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