Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Christmas Common events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Christmas Common: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes
- County and country shows
Book festival paella catering in Christmas Common
Festival paella catering in Christmas Common, cooked live
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. For county and country shows and VIP and hospitality areas, we can cook seafood paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Rural events near Christmas Common can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Christmas Common (OX49)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Evening events in Christmas Common have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan seating near the food area
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What festival paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Also near Christmas Common
What else we do in Christmas Common
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Why choose festival paella catering in Christmas Common?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Nativity, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Event catering near Christmas Common
Christmas Common is about 8 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Christmas Common will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Christmas Common to Reading (13 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Icknield Community College, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about a mile is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in OX49, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Northend (1 mile east), Howe Hill (1 mile south-west), Shirburn (2 miles north-west), Cookley Green (2 miles south-west) and Ibstone (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Thame (8 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south) and Benson (6 miles west).
Open spaces near Christmas Common include Bald Hill and Aston Rowant NNR.
- Local pubs include Fox And Hounds Inn Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Christmas Common? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Christmas Common questions
Is Christmas Common too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Christmas Common?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Christmas Common.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
- 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