Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Northmoor
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Northmoor. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Charity and school events
- Festivals
- Country shows
Live festival paella catering in Northmoor
How our festival paella catering works in Northmoor
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. For summer fairs and fêtes and music and food festivals, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros for your guests.
Rural events near Northmoor can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Northmoor (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Summer events in Northmoor have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How we price festival paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Northmoor
Northmoor is about 6 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Northmoor and nearby villages. Northmoor is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area. Streets in the area include Chapel Lane and Bints Place, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Northmoor for festival paella catering include Appleton (2 miles south-east), Sutton (2 miles north), Cumnor (3 miles east), Filchampstead (3 miles north-east) and Farmoor (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles north-west), Carterton (9 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles south-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (under half a mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Northmoor? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Common questions in Northmoor
How far is Northmoor from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Northmoor 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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What documents can you send?
Share your trader requirements and we’ll respond.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Give traders a single information pack
- Schedule crew meals
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Where we can cook in Northmoor
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella compared with other options
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Also near Northmoor
Also in Northmoor
- 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