Buckinghamshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Chearsley events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Chearsley and the surrounding area.
- Open days and community events
- Agricultural and county shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering in Chearsley
How our festival paella catering works in Chearsley
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. We are frequently asked to cater crew, volunteer and VIP catering and farmers’ and Christmas markets, serving seafood paella, vegan paella and churros.
Near Chearsley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Chearsley (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Put all trader information in one pack
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Places near Chearsley
What else we do in Chearsley
Your questions about festival paella catering in Chearsley
How far is Chearsley from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Chearsley?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For an evening event in Chearsley, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Event catering near Chearsley
Chearsley is about 3 miles north of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Across the HP18 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Chearsley to Oxford (12 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 1.5 miles away.
Festival paella catering in HP18 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on School Lane, Bernard's Close and Aylesbury Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Chearsley for festival paella catering include Cuddington (1 mile east), Long Crendon (2 miles south-west), Haddenham (2 miles south-east), Gibraltar (2 miles east) and Kingsey (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (6 miles east), High Wycombe (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (7 miles east), Southcourt (6 miles east) and Princes Risborough (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Museum (3 miles south) and Dinton Castle (3 miles east). The countryside around Chearsley includes Snakemoor.
Events we cater in Chearsley
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chearsley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St Nicholas? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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