Oxfordshire · England
Festival & event paella in Drayton, Oxfordshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Drayton and across Oxfordshire.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Festivals
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering near Drayton
Festival paella catering in Drayton, cooked live
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. Typical bookings include seasonal markets and village fêtes, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Drayton, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Drayton (OX16, OX15, OX17)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
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.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Drayton, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening events in Drayton have light until about 9:30pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Drayton questions
Could we have live paella in People's Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Drayton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Drayton events: pitches and permissions
Drayton is about 1 mile north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX16, we will come to your venue or garden. Drayton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Drayton to Oxford (about 23 miles away).
Events in parks such as People's Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Banbury station, about 2.2 miles east.
Festival paella catering in OX16, OX15 and OX17 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on Smythe Road, Hermon Road and Poulter Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Drayton, we also cover Wroxton (1 mile west), Neithrop (1 mile south-east), Ruscote (1 mile south-east), North Newington (1 mile south-west) and Banbury (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Bicester (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (15 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Bloxham (4 miles south), Bodicote (3 miles south-east) and Charlbury (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Castle Quay Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Hanwell Castle (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Drayton include Crouch Hill.
- Schools near Drayton include Drayton School (less than half a mile east) and William Morris Primary School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Roebuck Inn (less than half a mile north)
Also near Drayton
What else we do in Drayton
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Who books festival paella catering in Drayton?
It copes with peak times, because it’s served from big pans.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Drayton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fêtes
- School and charity events
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as North Oxfordshire Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Your trader pack and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We set up at the agreed time.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
- 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