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Festival & event paella in Little Barrington, Oxfordshire
Planning festival paella catering in Little Barrington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering in Little Barrington
Is live paella right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
How our festival paella catering works in Little Barrington
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Typical bookings include sports clubs and race days and charity and school events, with churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
A fête near Little Barrington might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Little Barrington (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
More for events in Little Barrington
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why choose festival paella catering in Little Barrington?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
School fairs, for a school like Burford School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
FAQs for Little Barrington
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Little Barrington?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Little Barrington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Little Barrington
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Running an event in Little Barrington
Little Barrington is about 5 miles north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Little Barrington to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Little Barrington to Oxford (about 20 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
We cater events across OX18. From Minnow Lane and Middle Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Little Barrington for festival paella catering include Burford (3 miles east), Fulbrook (3 miles east), Fifield (4 miles north-east), Idbury (5 miles north) and Milton-under-Wychwood (5 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Witney (9 miles east), Carterton (5 miles south-east), Faringdon (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles north-east), Woodstock (15 miles east) and Cogges (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Moore Cottage Hospital (5.7 miles north-west) and Upton and Signet (2.2 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Fox Inn (under half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Summer events in Little Barrington have daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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