Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Didcot
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Didcot and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Open days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering near Didcot
About our festival paella catering in Didcot
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. For seasonal markets and music and food festivals, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella for your guests.
In Didcot, schools, clubs and churches frequently run summer events. A paella stall suits all of them. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Didcot (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Places near Didcot
Also in Didcot
Event catering near Didcot
Didcot is about 10 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Didcot or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Didcot to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Didcot has its own station, Didcot Parkway station. School fairs, for a school like Manor Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 7 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over OX11. Whether your event is on Station Road, Market Place and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Didcot sits on or near the A4130 and B4016, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. For events just outside Didcot, we cover Great Western Park (1 mile west), Appleford-on-Thames (2 miles north), Milton (2 miles north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles north-west) and Long Wittenham (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles west), Grove (8 miles west) and Faringdon (15 miles west). Didcot is among the bigger towns we cover in Oxfordshire, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (3.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby schools include Didcot Girls' School (less than half a mile south-west) and UTC Oxfordshire (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Arms (under half a mile west)
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Firm, level ground
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Didcot
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Didcot questions
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Didcot?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is Didcot close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Summer events in Didcot 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.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX11 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Plan seating near the food area
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Crew meals are served at set times.
Extra pans for busy periods.
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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