Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Great Western Park
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Great Western Park: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Open days and community events
- Festivals
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering in Great Western Park
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
About our festival paella catering in Great Western Park
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. On the menu are vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and we are often booked for county and country shows and music and food festivals.
In Great Western Park, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Great Western Park (OX11)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Great Western Park
Also in Great Western Park
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Firm, level ground
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Community events around Great Western Park
Great Western Park is about 1 mile west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Events in Great Western Park are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Great Western Park to Oxford (10 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like GEMS Didcot Primary Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Didcot Parkway station is about 1.3 miles away. Events in and around the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Great Western Park, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in OX11, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Holly Lane, Maple Road and Slade Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Great Western Park, we also cover Didcot (1 mile east), Milton (2 miles north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles north), Appleford-on-Thames (3 miles north-east) and Culham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (14 miles west) and Kidlington (15 miles north).
A little further out are Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.8 miles south-west) and Abingdon Community Hospital (4.7 miles north). The countryside around Great Western Park includes Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Schools near Great Western Park include UTC Oxfordshire (under half a mile west) and UTC Oxfordshire (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf pub (0.6 miles east)
Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Great Western Park, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Summer events in Great Western Park have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Great Western Park: your questions answered
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Great Western Park close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Who books festival paella catering in Great Western Park?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Great Western Park, people book us for events such as:
- Charity and school events
- Festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Matthew, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- 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