Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Highmoor Cross
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Highmoor Cross: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- School and charity events
- Seasonal markets
- Race days and sports events
Book festival paella catering in Highmoor Cross
Questions from Highmoor Cross
Is Highmoor Cross close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Highmoor Cross too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
How our festival paella catering works in Highmoor Cross
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we are often booked for village fêtes and farmers’ and Christmas markets.
A fête near Highmoor Cross might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Highmoor Cross (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Highmoor Cross?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, events in Highmoor Cross stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Highmoor Cross
More for events in Highmoor Cross
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Event catering near Highmoor Cross
Highmoor Cross is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Events in Highmoor Cross are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Highmoor Cross is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.1 miles east. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Highmoor Cross, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in RG9 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Holly Close and The Glebe or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Highmoor Cross, we also cover Highmoor (1 mile north-west), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Kingwood Common (1 mile south), Catslip (1 mile north) and Nettlebed (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (7 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Dog and Duck pub (under half a mile north)
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Perfect for your event in Highmoor Cross
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Highmoor Cross book us for occasions like:
- Charity and school events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Festivals
- Country shows
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Paul? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
What affects the price in Highmoor Cross
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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