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Festival & event paella in Nettlebed, Oxfordshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Nettlebed. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering in Nettlebed
Festival paella catering in Nettlebed, cooked live
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. For race days and sports events and agricultural and county shows, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella for your guests.
Rural events near Nettlebed can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Nettlebed (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Nearby places to Nettlebed
Also in Nettlebed
Event catering near Nettlebed
Nettlebed is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the RG9 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Nettlebed to Reading (9 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Bartholomew? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Nettlebed, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in RG9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Ridgeway, Wanbourne Lane and Watlington Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Catslip (1 mile south-east), Highmoor (2 miles south), Highmoor Cross (2 miles south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
Open spaces near Nettlebed include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Sun Inn Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Nettlebed questions
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Nettlebed?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is Nettlebed too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check allergen info is on display
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Where we can cook in Nettlebed
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Firm, level ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, events in Nettlebed stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Occasions we cook for in Nettlebed
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Sports club events
- Festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Agricultural and county shows
School fairs, for a school like Nettlebed Community School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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