Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Ratley
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Ratley and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- County and country shows
- Village fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Festival paella catering near Ratley
How our festival paella catering works in Ratley
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. For village fêtes and summer fairs and open days, we can cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros.
At a field event near Ratley, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Ratley (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Trader information and site rules
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
FAQs for Ratley
Is Ratley too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Ratley?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
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Perfect for your event in Ratley
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Open days
- School and charity events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Seasonal markets
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter Ad Vincula? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting 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.
Ratley events: pitches and permissions
Ratley is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Ratley to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Ratley to Oxford (about 27 miles away).
For festival paella catering in OX15, we plan around your venue and your guests. From High Street, Townhill and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Edgehill (1 mile west), Sun Rising (2 miles south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.3 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Edge Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Public House (under half a mile south-east)
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, events in Ratley stay light until about 9:30pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Planning festival paella catering in Ratley? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Ratley?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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