Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Chilson events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Chilson. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Food and music festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering in Chilson
How our festival paella catering works in Chilson
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. We are often asked to cater open days and village fêtes, serving giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A fête near Chilson might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Chilson (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Community events around Chilson
Chilson is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For festival paella catering in Chilson, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Chilson is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Chilson to Oxford (16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, about 1.2 miles west.
We cook at events all over OX7 and the streets around it. From Pudlicote Lane and School Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Shorthampton (1 mile north-east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-west), Ascott Earl (1 mile south-west) and Chadlington (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (5 miles north).
The countryside around Chilson includes Blenheim Farm.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Events we cater in Chilson
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Community events and open days
- Food and music festivals
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
The process
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. Evening events in Chilson have light until about 9:30pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Common questions in Chilson
Do you come out to small places like Chilson?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Chilson for guests?
Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, about 1.2 miles west of the centre.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Will there be long queues?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Why choose live paella in Chilson?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Chilson and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chilson? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
- 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