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Festival & event paella in Middleton Stoney, Oxfordshire
Planning festival paella catering in Middleton Stoney? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
Live festival paella catering in Middleton Stoney
How our festival paella catering works in Middleton Stoney
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. On the menu are seafood paella, vegan paella and churros, and we are frequently booked for VIP and hospitality areas and school fairs and fundraisers.
At a field event near Middleton Stoney, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Middleton Stoney (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evening events in Middleton Stoney have light until about 9:30pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Middleton Stoney, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Why choose festival paella catering in Middleton Stoney?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports club events
- Country shows
- Food and music festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
Middleton Stoney questions
Is Middleton Stoney close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Middleton Stoney for guests?
Heyford station, about 3.2 miles west of the centre.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How quickly can you serve?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Events in Middleton Stoney and across Oxfordshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price And The cost guide.
Community events around Middleton Stoney
Middleton Stoney is about 3 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. Our events stretch from Middleton Stoney to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 3.2 miles west.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Heyford Road, Park Close and Ardley Road. We also cook at events in Caulcott (2 miles west), Upper Heyford (2 miles north-west), Ardley (2 miles north), Fewcott (3 miles north) and Lower Heyford (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (12 miles north-west), Bicester (3 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Bicester Avenue (3 miles south-east). Not far away are Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
For event organisers in Middleton Stoney
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Schedule crew meals
- Send traders one clear trader pack
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Middleton Stoney
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- 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