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Festival Paella Catering in Ewelme
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Ewelme. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Food and music festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering near Ewelme
Festival paella catering in Ewelme, made fresh on the day
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Whether it is music and food festivals and open days, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a fête or field event near Ewelme, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Ewelme (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Ewelme
What else we do in Ewelme
Is live paella right for your event?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Running an event in Ewelme
Ewelme is about 8 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Ewelme and the surrounding area. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 5 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in OX10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Parson's Lane and Burrows Hill or the roads around them. For events just outside Ewelme, we cover Roke (2 miles north-west), Britwell Salome (2 miles north-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north), Watlington (3 miles north-east) and Chalgrove (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (15 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound At Ewelme Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
The process
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. Summer events in Ewelme have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Questions from Ewelme
Do you come out to small places like Ewelme?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Ewelme?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Give traders a single information pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
- 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