Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Fencott
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Fencott. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Food and music festivals
Live festival paella catering in Fencott
Festival paella catering in Fencott, cooked live
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. Whether it is sports club events and charity and school events, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella for your guests.
At a field event near Fencott, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Fencott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For an evening event in Fencott, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Fencott
Is Fencott 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.
How far is Fencott from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater in Fencott?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Fencott is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What festival paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
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 will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Fencott, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Provide seating near the food
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Fencott? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Firm, level ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Fencott
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
Events we cater in Fencott
One trader, many diets.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Fencott and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- County and country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Music and food festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, Islip station is about 3.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Paella compared with other options
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Fencott
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Also in Fencott
Community events around Fencott
Fencott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Fencott, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Fencott to Oxford (7 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Murcott Mission Room? A paella pan draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Merton (1 mile north), Upper Arncott (2 miles east) and Wendlebury (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (5 miles west).
A little further out are Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Fencott include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (0.9 miles west)
- 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