Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for North Stoke events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in North Stoke: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- School and charity events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering for North Stoke events
Event catering near North Stoke
North Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around North Stoke and nearby villages. North Stoke is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our events stretch from North Stoke to Reading (about 10 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 1.7 miles west. Running a fête for a church like St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 6 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of OX10. Whether your event is on The Street, Cook Lane and Wallingford Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Winterbrook (1 mile north-west), Cholsey (1 mile west), Mongewell (1 mile north), Newnham Murren (2 miles north) and South Stoke (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
About our festival paella catering in North Stoke
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. We are frequently asked to cater race days and sports events and festivals, serving churros, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
A fête near North Stoke might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- North Stoke (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near North Stoke
What else we do in North Stoke
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Perfect for your event in North Stoke
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in North Stoke and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Music and food festivals
- Charity and school events
- Country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
School fairs, for a school like Wallingford School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
FAQs for North Stoke
Which station should guests use for North Stoke?
Cholsey station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How do you work out quantities?
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 drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, events in North Stoke stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically 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.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or OX10 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Plan seating near the food area
- Send traders one clear trader pack
Crew meals are served at set times.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why North Stoke hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service 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