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Festival Paella Catering in Shilton
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Shilton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
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How we price festival paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
How our festival paella catering works in Shilton
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Whether it is agricultural and county shows and open days and community events, we can cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Near Shilton, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Shilton (OX18)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Firm, level ground
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Summer events in Shilton have daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Community events around Shilton
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Shilton, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Shilton to Oxford (16 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Carterton Community College, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cover events in every part of OX18 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Shilton, we also cover Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Upton and Signet (2.3 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Carterton Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Crew meals are served at set times.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Questions from Shilton
Do you trade at school fairs around Shilton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Shilton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Other catering in Shilton
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Shilton hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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