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Festival Paella Catering in Cumnor
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Cumnor. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Planning an event in Cumnor?
Festival paella catering in Cumnor, made fresh on the day
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. On the menu are seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater school and charity events and festivals.
At a field event near Cumnor, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Cumnor (OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Cumnor
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Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Firm, level ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening events in Cumnor have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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FAQs for Cumnor
Which station should guests use for Cumnor?
Oxford station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Cumnor?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cover Cumnor?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cumnor. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Cumnor?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Why choose live paella in Cumnor?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Cumnor
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Running an event in Cumnor
Cumnor is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Cumnor will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
School fairs, for a school like Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled), are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Michael, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
For festival paella catering in OX2, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include High Street, The Park and The Winnyards; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chawley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west), Henwood (1 mile south-east), Dean Court (2 miles north-east) and Botley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
A little further out are Westgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
- Local schools include Matthew Arnold School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Vine Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Cumnor
It covers several diets with one trader.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Charity and school events
- County and country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Oxford station is about 3.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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