Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Childrey
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Childrey: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering in Childrey
About our festival paella catering in Childrey
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. On the menu are giant-pan paella, churros and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for school fairs and fundraisers and country shows.
For a village fête or field event near Childrey, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Childrey (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Childrey? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Childrey? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Childrey
Childrey is about 2 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Childrey to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Childrey is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 6 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in OX12 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on High Street, Hollow Way and Stowhill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Childrey for festival paella catering include West Challow (1 mile north-east), East Challow (1 mile east), Letcombe Regis (1 mile south-east), Letcombe Bassett (2 miles south-east) and Wantage (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east) and Faringdon (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Childrey include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Nearby schools include King Alfred's (2.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hatchet Public House (under half a mile south)
Live paella or other catering?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Summer events in Childrey have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Childrey, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check allergen info is on display
- Schedule crew meals
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Childrey: your questions answered
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Childrey too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cover Childrey?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Childrey is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send us your list.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Also near Childrey
What else we do in Childrey
- 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