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Festival & event paella in Merton, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Merton and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Charity and school events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and county shows
Live festival paella catering in Merton
Festival paella catering in Merton, made fresh on the day
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Merton. For county and country shows and sports club events, we can cook vegan paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Rural events near Merton can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Merton (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Merton: your questions answered
Is Merton 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.
What’s the nearest station to Merton for guests?
The closest is Bicester Village station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Why choose live paella in Merton?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Merton
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, events in Merton stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs 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
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put picnic tables near the traders
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Larger pans for peak times.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Merton
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For festival paella catering in Merton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Swithin? A paella pan draws people in.
Festival paella catering in OX25 is planned around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). Not far away are Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Old Plough pub (under half a mile south)
Nearby places to Merton
What else we do in Merton
Who books festival paella catering in Merton?
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Merton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- County and country shows
- Open days and community events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
For visitors coming by rail, Bicester Village station is about 2.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather 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