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Festival & event paella in Cutteslowe, Oxfordshire
Looking for festival paella catering in Cutteslowe? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Charity and school events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Race days and sports events
Live festival paella catering in Cutteslowe
About our festival paella catering in Cutteslowe
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. Whether it’s open days and seasonal markets, we can cook seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In Cutteslowe, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Cutteslowe (OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Common questions in Cutteslowe
What’s the nearest station to Cutteslowe for guests?
The closest is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is Cutteslowe close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you come to Cutteslowe?
We do. Cutteslowe is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
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.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Cutteslowe
Cutteslowe is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Events in Cutteslowe are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Cutteslowe is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Roman Catholic Church of St Gregory and St Augustine, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Cutteslowe Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the OX2 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road or the roads around them. You’ll find Cutteslowe on the A4165, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover events in Sunnymead (1 mile south), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Godstow (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Acland Hospital (2 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Cutteslowe include Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Schools near Cutteslowe include Summer Fields School (0.8 miles south) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (0.8 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.6 miles south)
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Events we cater in Cutteslowe
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cutteslowe and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports club events
- Charity and school events
- Open days
- Festivals
Events in parks such as Oxford University Parks need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Summer events in Cutteslowe have daylight until about 9:25pm 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.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Cutteslowe
- Events in Cutteslowe and across Oxfordshire
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
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What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- 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