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Festival & event paella in Chawley, Oxfordshire
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 Chawley.
- County and country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Community events and open days
Book festival paella catering in Chawley
Event catering near Chawley
Chawley is about 4 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX2, we can cook for your guests. Chawley is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
School fairs, for a school like Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled), are a natural fit for a paella stall. 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.
Here we cover the OX2 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Cumnor Hill, Chawley Park and Chawley Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Cumnor (1 mile south-west), Dean Court (1 mile north-east), Botley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west) and Henwood (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.6 miles north-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Chawley include Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
- Schools near Chawley include Matthew Arnold School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Vine Inn (0.5 miles west)
Festival paella catering in Chawley, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and we are often booked for festivals and school and charity events.
Rural events near Chawley can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Chawley (OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Who books festival paella catering in Chawley?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chawley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
- Open days
- Sports clubs and race days
Events in parks such as Raleigh Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
For event organisers in Chawley
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Where we can cook in Chawley
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Access for unloading at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chawley
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening events in Chawley have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; 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 pack down.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Common questions in Chawley
Do you trade at school fairs around Chawley?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Which station should guests use for Chawley?
Oxford station, about 2.4 miles north-east of the centre.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cover Chawley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Chawley and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
- 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