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Festival & event paella in Middle Aston, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Middle Aston.
- Festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Agricultural and county shows
Planning an event in Middle Aston?
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening events in Middle Aston have light until about 9:30pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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How our festival paella catering works in Middle Aston
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. Whether it is race days and sports events and summer fairs and fêtes, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella for your guests.
At a fête or field event near Middle Aston, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Middle Aston (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Middle Aston
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Provide seating near the food
- Check allergen info is on display
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Larger pans for peak times.
Events we cater in Middle Aston
It covers several diets with one trader.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Middle Aston and Oxfordshire:
- Country shows
- Open days
- Sports club events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 1.5 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Middle Aston
Is Middle Aston too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Middle Aston?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
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.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will let you know if we are available.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Nearby places to Middle Aston
Other catering in Middle Aston
Event catering near Middle Aston
Middle Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX25 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Middle Aston to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in OX25, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Other places close to Middle Aston for festival paella catering include Steeple Aston (1 mile south), North Aston (1 mile north), Duns Tew (1 mile north-west), Dane Hill (2 miles north) and Steeple Barton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Deddington Castle (2.9 miles north).
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (0.7 miles south)
How we price festival paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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