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Festival & event paella in Piddington, Oxfordshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Piddington and across Oxfordshire.
- Country shows
- Music and food festivals
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering in Piddington
Festival paella catering in Piddington, made fresh on the day
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. For food and music festivals and christmas and farmers’ markets, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella for your guests.
A fête near Piddington might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Piddington (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose festival paella catering in Piddington?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Bicester Village station is about 4.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Should I cook it 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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Piddington
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Piddington
Piddington is about 5 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Piddington. Piddington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A paella pan draws people in.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Eastbrook Close, Luggershall Road and Thame Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Piddington, we cover Ludgershall (1 mile east), Blackthorn (2 miles north-west), Brill (2 miles south), Little London (3 miles south) and Oakley (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south-west), Bicester (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-west), Thame (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles west) and Chinnor (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Graven Hill and Upper Ray Meadows.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Piddington, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Piddington: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Piddington?
Bicester Village station, about 4.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Piddington?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Piddington?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you need water?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
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More for events in Piddington
- 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