Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Crowmarsh Gifford
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Crowmarsh Gifford.
- Community events and open days
- Sports clubs and race days
- County and country shows
Live festival paella catering in Crowmarsh Gifford
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Larger pans for peak times.
Festival paella catering for your event in Crowmarsh Gifford
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Typical bookings include food and music festivals and race days and sports events, with vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Rural events near Crowmarsh Gifford can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Crowmarsh Gifford (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about festival paella catering in Crowmarsh Gifford
Do you trade at school fairs around Crowmarsh Gifford?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Crowmarsh Gifford events: pitches and permissions
Crowmarsh Gifford is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Crowmarsh Gifford will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Crowmarsh Gifford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 2.9 miles south-west. Within about 7 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across OX10. From The Street, Little Hitchen and McCulloch Meadows or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Newnham Murren (1 mile south-west), Mongewell (1 mile south-west), Winterbrook (2 miles south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crowmarsh Gifford include Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (0.9 miles north-west) and Wallingford School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crowmarsh Gifford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Why choose live paella in Crowmarsh Gifford?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Crowmarsh Gifford
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Crowmarsh Gifford and across Oxfordshire
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Events we cater in Crowmarsh Gifford
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Music and food festivals
- County and country shows
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, events in Crowmarsh Gifford stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Crowmarsh Gifford
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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