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Festival Paella Catering in Hatford
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hatford: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Charity and school events
- Sports clubs and race days
- VIP and hospitality areas
Planning an event in Hatford?
What affects the price in Hatford
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
How our festival paella catering works in Hatford
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. We’re frequently asked to cater school fairs and fundraisers and food and music festivals, with giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
For a village fête or field event near Hatford, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Hatford (SN7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Hatford: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hatford?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Hatford close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
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How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening events in Hatford have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Running an event in Hatford
Hatford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Hatford, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Hatford. Hatford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Holy Trinity Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Festival paella catering in SN7 is planned around your venue and your guests. Close by, we cover events in Stanford in the Vale (1 mile south), Bow (1 mile south-east), Shellingford (2 miles south-west), Buckland (2 miles north) and Baulking (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (2.6 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Hatford
- Events in Hatford and across Oxfordshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Hatford
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A level pitch on firm ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Why choose festival paella catering in Hatford?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Hatford, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Sports club events
- Music and food festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School fairs and fundraisers
School fairs, for a school like Stanford in the Vale Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
- 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