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Festival Paella Catering in New Hinksey
Planning festival paella catering in New Hinksey? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering in New Hinksey
Festival paella catering in New Hinksey, cooked live
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. For feeding crew and volunteers and open days and community events, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around New Hinksey are made for a paella stall. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- New Hinksey (OX1, OX4)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Nearby places to New Hinksey
Other catering in New Hinksey
Common questions in New Hinksey
Do you trade at school fairs around New Hinksey?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Which station should guests use for New Hinksey?
Oxford station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Do you cater in New Hinksey?
We do. New Hinksey is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will let you know if we’re 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 take the right care.
Community events around New Hinksey
New Hinksey is about 1 mile south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For an event in New Hinksey, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around New Hinksey. New Hinksey is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
School fairs, for a school like New Hinksey Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in parks such as South Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
Wherever your event is in OX1 and OX4, we can bring festival paella catering to you. From Manor Road, Edith Road and Weirs Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include South Hinksey (1 mile south-west), Redbridge (1 mile south), Grandpont (1 mile north-west), Donnington (1 mile east) and Hinksey Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find The Story Museum (1 mile north) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oxford Media & Business School (0.8 miles north) and Greyfriars Catholic School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke of Monmouth pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Alexander Library of Ornithology (1 mile north)
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Larger pans for peak times.
Perfect for your event in New Hinksey
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Charity and school events
- Open days
- County and country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 1.3 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in New Hinksey? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, events in New Hinksey stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX1 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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