Oxfordshire · England
Festival & event paella in Ducklington, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Ducklington. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Race days and sports events
- Food and music festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering in Ducklington
How our festival paella catering works in Ducklington
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. For christmas and farmers’ markets and music and food festivals, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
At a field event near Ducklington, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Ducklington (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Room for our cooking and serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ducklington
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Nearby places to Ducklington
More for events in Ducklington
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Give traders a single information pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Larger pans for peak times.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For event organisers in Ducklington
Organising a club, school or community event in Ducklington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Running an event in Ducklington
Ducklington is about 1 mile south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For festival paella catering in Ducklington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Ducklington. Ducklington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
We cook at events all over the OX29 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Square, Macray Road and Sealham Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Cogges (1 mile north), Witney (1 mile north), High Cogges (2 miles north-east), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Madley Park (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles east), Didcot (15 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles west), Wantage (12 miles south) and Grove (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.2 miles north) and Bampton Castle (4.1 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The Henry Box School (1 mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Is live paella right for your event?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Ducklington
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Ducklington
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
FAQs for Ducklington
How far is Ducklington from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Is Ducklington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we’re available.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in Ducklington, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price festival paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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