Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Coscote events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Coscote and the surrounding area.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Agricultural and county shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering for Coscote events
Festival paella catering in Coscote, made fresh on the day
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. We are frequently asked to cater school fairs and fundraisers and farmers’ and Christmas markets, serving giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a field event near Coscote, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Coscote (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Firm, level ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Coscote
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Plan seating near the food area
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer events in Coscote have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs 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 pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Coscote? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Towns and villages near Coscote
Other catering in Coscote
Coscote: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Coscote?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Coscote?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you need water?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Event catering near Coscote
Coscote is about 1 mile south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Coscote and the surrounding area. Coscote is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Coscote to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Didcot Parkway station is about 1.5 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Andrew? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Coscote, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in OX11 is planned around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Coscote, we cover West Hagbourne (1 mile south-west), East Hagbourne (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south), Harwell (2 miles west) and Blewbury (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brightwell Castle (4.1 miles east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Local schools include St Birinus School (0.9 miles north-east) and UTC Oxfordshire (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Fleur De Lys Public House (0.6 miles east)
Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Coscote hosts choose us
- Events in Coscote and across Oxfordshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- 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