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Festival Paella Catering for North Leigh events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in North Leigh and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Music and food festivals
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering for North Leigh events
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
How our festival paella catering works in North Leigh
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Whether it’s farmers’ and Christmas markets and VIP and hospitality areas, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
For a village fête or field event near North Leigh, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- North Leigh (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books festival paella catering in North Leigh?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- School and charity events
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and county shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
North Leigh: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like North Leigh?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to North Leigh for guests?
Combe station, about 2.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover North Leigh and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in North Leigh
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in North Leigh
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, events in North Leigh stay light until about 9:30pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in North Leigh
North Leigh is about 3 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX29, we will come to your venue or garden. North Leigh is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as North Leigh Church of England (Controlled) School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Combe station, about 2.4 miles north-east.
Wherever your event is in OX29, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, Cuckamus Lane and Windmill Heights or the roads around them. Other places close to North Leigh for festival paella catering include New Yatt (1 mile west), East End (1 mile north-east), Freeland (2 miles east), Poffley End (2 miles west) and Delly End (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles south-west), Carterton (7 miles south-west) and Wantage (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around North Leigh includes Blenheim Farm.
- Local schools include Wood Green School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Masons Arms Public House (less than half a mile north)
For event organisers in North Leigh
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in North Leigh? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Also in North Leigh
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Schedule crew meals
- Check allergen info is on display
- Give traders a single information pack
Crew meals are served at set times.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How we price festival paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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