Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Nuneham Courtenay events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Nuneham Courtenay and the surrounding area.
- Festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports clubs and race days
Book festival paella catering in Nuneham Courtenay
About our festival paella catering in Nuneham Courtenay
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. For village fêtes and music and food festivals, we can cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Near Nuneham Courtenay, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Nuneham Courtenay (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books festival paella catering in Nuneham Courtenay?
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Nuneham Courtenay and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Marsh Baldon Church of England Controlled School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
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How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening events in Nuneham Courtenay have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good 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.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Event catering near Nuneham Courtenay
Nuneham Courtenay is about 4 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Nuneham Courtenay and the surrounding area. Nuneham Courtenay is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Radley station is about 1.7 miles away.
Anywhere in OX44, we can bring festival paella catering to you. For events just outside Nuneham Courtenay, we cover Radley (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles south), Long Wittenham (3 miles south), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west) and Culham (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (6 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles west) and Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Shotover and Wells Farm.
- Local schools include The Oxford Academy (2.4 miles north)
Where we can cook in Nuneham Courtenay
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Nuneham Courtenay
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against 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.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Nuneham Courtenay
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Nuneham Courtenay?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Nuneham Courtenay close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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