Oxfordshire · England
Festival & event paella in Kennington, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Kennington and the surrounding area.
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
Planning an event in Kennington?
Festival paella catering in Kennington, cooked live
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. Whether it is crew, volunteer and VIP catering and community events and open days, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Events near Kennington are often volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Kennington (OX1, OX14)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
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Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. For an evening event in Kennington, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Why choose festival paella catering in Kennington?
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports club events
- Open days and community events
For visitors coming by rail, Radley station is about 1.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What affects the price in Kennington
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Community events around Kennington
Kennington is about 3 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Kennington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Kennington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Swithun's CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like St Swithun's Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Wherever your event is in OX1 and OX14, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Simpsons Way, The Avenue and Liddiard Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile east), Littlemore (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile north), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-west) and Bayworth (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (3 miles north), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles north-west) and Carterton (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Templars Square (1.9 miles north-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Kennington include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Local schools include Emmanuel Christian School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Oxford Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Tandem pub (0.5 miles north)
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Common questions in Kennington
Which station should guests use for Kennington?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How far is Kennington from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
- 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