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Festival & event paella in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hook Norton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering in Hook Norton
Festival paella catering in Hook Norton, made fresh on the day
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. Typical bookings include open days and community events and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Hook Norton are made for a paella stall. Send us the pitch and access details. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Hook Norton (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Firm, level ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- 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.
On the menu in Hook Norton
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hook Norton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Hook Norton events: pitches and permissions
Hook Norton is about 7 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Hook Norton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hook Norton to Oxford (about 20 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A paella pan draws people in.
We cover events in every part of OX15. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Chapel Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Hook Norton, we cover Swerford (2 miles south-east), Wigginton (2 miles east), South Newington (3 miles east), Little Tew (3 miles south-east) and Great Tew (4 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Banbury (7 miles north-east), Bicester (15 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (15 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Broughton Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (3.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your event in Hook Norton
One trader, many diets.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Charity and school events
- Music and food festivals
- Open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
School fairs, for a school like Hook Norton Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What festival paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, your venue or OX15 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Hook Norton?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Hook Norton
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Hook Norton
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
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Questions from Hook Norton
How far is Hook Norton from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at school fairs around Hook Norton?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, events in Hook Norton stay light until about 9:30pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Read more
- 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