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Festival & event paella in Longworth, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Longworth and the surrounding area.
- Seasonal markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
Live festival paella catering in Longworth
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check allergen info is on display
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Festival paella catering in Longworth, cooked live
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Longworth. We cook churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for race days and sports events and farmers’ and Christmas markets.
At a fête or field event near Longworth, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Longworth (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Longworth and across Oxfordshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening events in Longworth have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Nearby places to Longworth
What else we do in Longworth
Your questions about festival paella catering in Longworth
Is Longworth too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Longworth close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Longworth
Longworth is about 7 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX13 area, we can cook for your guests. Longworth is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Longworth to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Longworth Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Anywhere in OX13, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Bowbank and Rectory Lane or the roads around them. For events just outside Longworth, we cover Hinton Waldrist (1 mile west), Kingston Bagpuize (1 mile south-east), Pusey (3 miles south-west), Charney Bassett (3 miles south) and Lyford (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (7 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Hinton Waldrist Castle (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Hitchcopse Pit.
- Pubs nearby include Waggon And Horses Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Longworth
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your event in Longworth
Crew love a hot meal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Longworth and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Open days
- School and charity events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Country shows
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.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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