Oxfordshire · England
Festival & event paella in Crawley, Oxfordshire
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Crawley: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Race days and sports events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering for Crawley events
Festival paella catering in Crawley, made fresh on the day
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. We cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re often booked for race days and sports events and christmas and farmers’ markets.
A fête near Crawley might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Crawley (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Crawley
Crawley is about 1 mile north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Crawley will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Crawley to Oxford (12 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Finstock station, about 3.6 miles north-east.
Festival paella catering in OX29 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Witney Hill, Farm Lane and Foxburrow Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Crawley, we also cover Leafield (2 miles north-west), Swinbrook (4 miles west), Ascott d'Oyley (4 miles north-west), Ascott-under-Wychwood (5 miles north-west) and Ascott Earl (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Wantage (15 miles south), Grove (14 miles south) and Faringdon (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Blenheim Farm.
- Local schools include Wood Green School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lamb Inn (under half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Crawley
Also in Crawley
Crawley questions
Which station should guests use for Crawley?
The closest is Finstock station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Crawley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you have the documents we need?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Crawley.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Where we can cook in Crawley
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Summer events in Crawley have daylight until about 9:30pm 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.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from 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.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Crawley
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Crawley and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your event in Crawley
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Open days
- Sports clubs and race days
- Country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
School fairs, for a school like Hailey Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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