Oxfordshire · England
Festival & event paella in Drayton, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Drayton.
- School and charity events
- County and country shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering for Drayton events
Festival paella catering in Drayton, made fresh on the day
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros, and typical bookings are for seasonal markets and music and food festivals.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Drayton are made for a paella stall. Send us the pitch and access details. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Drayton (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
Planning festival paella catering in Drayton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Running an event in Drayton
Drayton is about 3 miles south-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For festival paella catering in Drayton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Drayton Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Appleford station, about 3 miles east.
Anywhere in OX14, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Monk Close and Abbot Crescent; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Drayton for festival paella catering include Sutton Wick (1 mile north-east), Steventon (2 miles south), Milton Heights (2 miles south), Marcham (2 miles north-west) and Milton Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Drayton include Dry Sandford Pit.
- Local schools include Larkmead School (2.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
Nearby places to Drayton
More for events in Drayton
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Who books festival paella catering in Drayton?
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Drayton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of Saint Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Why choose live paella in Drayton?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. 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 Drayton
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Firm, level ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Drayton
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Summer events in Drayton 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.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Drayton: your questions answered
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Drayton?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Drayton from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Do you need water?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
- 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