Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Cothill events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Cothill. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Village fêtes
- Open days and community events
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering near Cothill
Festival paella catering in Cothill, made fresh on the day
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. On the menu are giant-pan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater school and charity events and farmers’ and Christmas markets.
At a field event near Cothill, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Cothill (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Give traders a single information pack
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Cothill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For an evening event in Cothill, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Cothill
Event catering near Cothill
Cothill is about 2 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Cothill, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Cothill to Oxford (6 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Radley station, about 3.9 miles east. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Dry Sandford Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cook at events all over the OX13 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Cothill, we also cover Dry Sandford (1 mile north-east), Shippon (1 mile south-east), Frilford Heath (1 mile south-west), Tubney (2 miles west) and Marcham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Witney (10 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles north-west), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (2 miles south-east) and FitzHarris Castle (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Nearby schools include Larkmead School (1.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Merry Miller pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events we cater in Cothill
It covers several diets with one trader.
In Cothill and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Charity and school events
- Music and food festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Helen, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Access for unloading at set-up
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Common questions in Cothill
What’s the nearest station to Cothill for guests?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Cothill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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