Buckinghamshire · England
Festival & event paella in Little London, Buckinghamshire
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Little London and Buckinghamshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School and charity events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Live festival paella catering in Little London
How our festival paella catering works in Little London
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. Popular choices include churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater village fêtes and VIP and hospitality areas.
Rural events near Little London can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Little London (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Little London questions
Is Little London 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 trade at school fairs around Little London?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll check availability.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Community events around Little London
Little London is about 6 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your event is in the HP18 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Oakley Church of England Combined School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cook at events all over HP18. From Brill Road, Bicester Road and The Nap or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Little London, we cover Oakley (1 mile west), Brill (1 mile north-east), Piddington (3 miles north), Ludgershall (3 miles north) and Blackthorn (5 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (11 miles east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (12 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (5.9 miles south-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Little London include Bernwood Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile west)
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Send traders one clear trader pack
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Little London
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For an evening event in Little London, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Little London? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
- 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