Buckinghamshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Shabbington events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Shabbington.
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days and community events
Live festival paella catering in Shabbington
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Festival paella catering for your event in Shabbington
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. Popular choices include churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for food and music festivals and sports club events.
At a fête or field event near Shabbington, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Shabbington (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books festival paella catering in Shabbington?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Shabbington and Buckinghamshire:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Seasonal markets
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Shabbington
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Places near Shabbington
Also in Shabbington
Shabbington: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Shabbington?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Shabbington?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Paella compared with other options
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Shabbington hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, events in Shabbington stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- 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
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Shabbington? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Provide seating near the food
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Larger pans for peak times.
What festival paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Community events around Shabbington
Shabbington is about 3 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Shabbington and the surrounding area. We cater in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Ickford School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 4.1 miles east.
We cater events across the HP18 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Limes Way, Old Bryers Close and Ickford Road. We also cook at events in Little Ickford (1 mile west), Ickford (1 mile west), North Weston (1 mile south-east), Draycott (1 mile south-west) and Albury (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (10 miles north-east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.3 miles west). The countryside around Shabbington includes Snakemoor.
- Schools near Shabbington include Lord Williams's School (2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Fisherman Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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