Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Elvendon
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Elvendon.
- Festivals
- Country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering near Elvendon
Festival paella catering in Elvendon, made fresh on the day
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. For school and charity events and sports clubs and race days, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella and more.
A fête near Elvendon might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Elvendon (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in Elvendon
How far is Elvendon from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Elvendon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. 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 you book.
Why Elvendon hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Elvendon and the whole of Oxfordshire
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Why choose festival paella catering in Elvendon?
It brings theatre to the food court.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 1.4 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
What festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Elvendon events: pitches and permissions
Elvendon is about 6 miles south of Benson, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Elvendon and the surrounding area. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Oratory Preparatory School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Elvendon, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in RG8, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Beech Lane and Battle Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Goring (1 mile west), Lower Basildon (2 miles south-west), South Stoke (2 miles north-west), Streatley (2 miles west) and Moulsford (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east), Grove (15 miles west) and Benson (6 miles north).
The countryside around Elvendon includes Hartslock.
- Schools near Elvendon include Langtree School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The White Lion pub (0.9 miles south-east)
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening events in Elvendon have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Towns and villages near Elvendon
Also in Elvendon
- 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