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Festival & event paella in Cuddington, Buckinghamshire
Planning festival paella catering in Cuddington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Village fêtes
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering in Cuddington
Fairs, fêtes and events in Cuddington
Cuddington is about 4 miles north-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For an event in Cuddington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Cuddington is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Cuddington and Dinton CofE School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of St Nicholas, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Festival paella catering in HP18 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on Spurt Street, Aylesbury Road and Holly Tree Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Cuddington for festival paella catering include Gibraltar (1 mile east), Chearsley (1 mile west), Haddenham (2 miles south), Kingsey (3 miles south) and Long Crendon (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles east), High Wycombe (14 miles south-east), Chesham (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (6 miles north-east) and Southcourt (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Dinton Castle (1.7 miles east) and St John's Hospital (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Snakemoor.
Festival paella catering in Cuddington, made fresh on the day
One paella stall covers many diets: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. For festivals and country shows, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Cuddington, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Cuddington (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Provide seating near the food
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Summer events in Cuddington have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Also in Cuddington
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Cuddington: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Cuddington for guests?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Cuddington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What does festival paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Perfect for your event in Cuddington
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Whatever you are celebrating in Cuddington, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Charity and school events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days and community events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 1.7 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Cuddington and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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