Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Roke
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Roke and across Oxfordshire.
- Festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports clubs and race days
Book festival paella catering in Roke
Running an event in Roke
Roke is about 7 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Roke to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Roke is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 10 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Benson Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 6 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cook at events all over OX10. If your venue is just outside Roke, we also cover Ewelme (2 miles south-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north-east), Chalgrove (2 miles north), Britwell Salome (3 miles east) and Watlington (4 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (2.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Home Sweet Home pub (under half a mile north-east)
How our festival paella catering works in Roke
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. For VIP and hospitality areas and open days, we can cook churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
At a fête or field event near Roke, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Roke (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Roke questions
Is Roke too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send us your list and we’ll respond.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Why choose festival paella catering in Roke?
It brings theatre to the food court.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Roke and Oxfordshire:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days and community events
- School and charity events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Helen? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Where we can cook in Roke
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Flat, firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
Other catering in Roke
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening events in Roke have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; 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.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Roke
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Roke
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to 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