Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Church Hanborough
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Church Hanborough. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Community events and open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
Live festival paella catering in Church Hanborough
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
About our festival paella catering in Church Hanborough
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. We cook churros, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for crew, volunteer and VIP catering and race days and sports events.
At a field event near Church Hanborough, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Church Hanborough (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Summer events in Church Hanborough have daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, 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.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Church Hanborough? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Running an event in Church Hanborough
Church Hanborough is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Church Hanborough will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Church Hanborough to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Hanborough station is about 0.8 miles away. School fairs, for a school like Hanborough Manor CofE School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Anywhere in OX29, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Church Hanborough, we cover Long Hanborough (1 mile north-west), Bladon (2 miles north-east), Worton (2 miles south-east), Woodstock (3 miles north-east) and Begbroke (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (8 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (10 miles west).
A little further out are Morris Motors Museum (0.8 miles north-east).
- Schools near Church Hanborough include Bartholomew School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hand and Shears pub (within half a mile south)
Church Hanborough questions
Is Church Hanborough 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.
How far is Church Hanborough from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Church Hanborough?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Church Hanborough
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Who books festival paella catering in Church Hanborough?
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Community events and open days
- Music and food festivals
- Race days and sports events
- County and country shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Church Hanborough, and we will put together a menu and price.
- 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