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Festival & event paella in Mapledurham, Oxfordshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Mapledurham.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering in Mapledurham
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Festival paella catering for your event in Mapledurham
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Mapledurham. Typical bookings include christmas and farmers’ markets and open days and community events, with vegan paella, churros and seafood paella.
A fête near Mapledurham might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Mapledurham (RG8, RG4, RG31)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books festival paella catering in Mapledurham?
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
In Mapledurham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Open days
- Festivals
- School and charity events
- Sports clubs and race days
School fairs, for a school like Purley CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
Mapledurham questions
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Mapledurham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Mapledurham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How quickly can you serve?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. For an evening event in Mapledurham, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or RG8 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Mapledurham
More for events in Mapledurham
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Mapledurham
Mapledurham is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Mapledurham. Mapledurham is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Tilehurst station is about 1 mile away.
We cater events across the RG8, RG4 and RG31 postcode area. Streets in the area include St Mary's Avenue, Park Walk and The Short, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Mapledurham, we also cover Purley on Thames (1 mile south-west), Trench Green (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (2 miles south), Chazey Heath (2 miles east) and Norcot (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Mapledurham includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Denefield School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Roebuck pub (0.8 miles south)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. 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.
What affects the price in Mapledurham
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use 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