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Festival & event paella in Chesterton, Oxfordshire
Planning festival paella catering in Chesterton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days and community events
- Seasonal markets
Book festival paella catering in Chesterton
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Festival paella catering in Chesterton, cooked live
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for open days and agricultural and county shows.
At a field event near Chesterton, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Chesterton (OX26)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
Event catering near Chesterton
Chesterton is about 2 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Chesterton. Chesterton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Chesterton to Oxford (10 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bicester Village station, about 1.7 miles east. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in.
We cover events in every part of the OX26 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Fortescue Drive, Chestnut Close and Green Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wendlebury (1 mile south), Merton (2 miles south-east), Ambrosden (3 miles east), Launton (3 miles east) and Fencott (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (10 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south), Witney (15 miles south-west), Thame (13 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Avenue (1 mile east) and Ardley Castle (3.9 miles north). The countryside around Chesterton includes Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Local schools include The Bicester School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Red Cow pub (within half a mile south-east)
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening events in Chesterton have light until about 9:30pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX26 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Chesterton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Chesterton
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
How we price festival paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
Planning festival paella catering in Chesterton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Chesterton?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
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A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Questions from Chesterton
Is Chesterton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Chesterton close to London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chesterton.
- 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