Oxfordshire · England
Festival & event paella in Forest Hill, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Forest Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Race days and sports events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Community events and open days
Book festival paella catering in Forest Hill
Festival paella catering in Forest Hill, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. On the menu are vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for country shows and open days and community events.
For a village fête or field event near Forest Hill, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Forest Hill (OX33)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Forest Hill
Could we have live paella in Shotover Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you trade at school fairs around Forest Hill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you cover Forest Hill?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Forest Hill and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check how many portions traders can serve
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Larger pans for peak times.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Firm, level ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, events in Forest Hill stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Planning festival paella catering in Forest Hill? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Forest Hill
It brings theatre to the food court.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Forest Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Seasonal markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days and community events
- Race days and sports events
Events in parks such as Shotover Country Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Forest Hill
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Towns and villages near Forest Hill
What else we do in Forest Hill
Fairs, fêtes and events in Forest Hill
Forest Hill is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Forest Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Forest Hill is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Sandhills Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cater events across OX33. Local streets include Main Street, Milton Crescent and Powell Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Holton (1 mile south-east), Stanton St John (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile south), Risinghurst (2 miles west) and Wheatley (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.9 miles east) and Templars Square (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forest Hill include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Schools near Forest Hill include Wheatley Park School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Arm's Public House (under half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Forest Hill
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in 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