Oxfordshire · England
Festival & event paella in Horley, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Horley and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Food and music festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering for Horley events
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
How our festival paella catering works in Horley
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. We are often asked to cater sports club events and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Horley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Horley (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Horley
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why choose festival paella catering in Horley?
It brings theatre to the food court.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Banbury station is about 3.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
Horley events: pitches and permissions
Horley is about 3 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Horley and nearby villages. We cater in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 25 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Ethelreda, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like North Oxfordshire Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area. From Manor Orchard and Little Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wroxton (1 mile south), Drayton (2 miles south-east), Neithrop (3 miles south-east) and Ruscote (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Banbury (3 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Grimsbury (4 miles south-east), Bloxham (5 miles south), Bodicote (5 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Horton General Hospital (3.6 miles south-east) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (within half a mile south-east)
Your questions about festival paella catering in Horley
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Horley?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station should guests use for Horley?
Banbury station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list and we’ll respond.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Horley
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Other catering in Horley
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. At midsummer, events in Horley stay light until about 9:30pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or OX15 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Horley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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