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Festival & event paella in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Long Crendon.
- Festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Agricultural and county shows
Live festival paella catering in Long Crendon
Festival paella catering in Long Crendon, made fresh on the day
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Long Crendon. Whether it’s food and music festivals and school and charity events, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella for your guests.
In Long Crendon, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Long Crendon (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Long Crendon events: pitches and permissions
Long Crendon is about 2 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Long Crendon. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our events stretch from Long Crendon to Oxford (10 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 2.3 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Festival paella catering in HP18 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on High Street, The Square and Giffard Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Long Crendon, we also cover Chearsley (2 miles north-east), Thame (2 miles south-east), Moreton (3 miles south), Haddenham (3 miles east) and Cuddington (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (8 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles north-east), Southcourt (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east) and Thame Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Snakemoor.
- Nearby schools include Lord Williams's School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Eight Bells Public House (within half a mile east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. 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 us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, events in Long Crendon stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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FAQs for Long Crendon
Which station should guests use for Long Crendon?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is Long Crendon close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check allergen info is on display
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check how many portions traders can serve
We set up at the agreed time.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Long Crendon
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What else we do in Long Crendon
Why choose festival paella catering in Long Crendon?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Seasonal markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School and charity events
- County and country shows
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Long Crendon School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- 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