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Festival & event paella in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Shipton-under-Wychwood.
- Seasonal markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Festivals
Live festival paella catering in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Shipton-under-Wychwood, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Festival paella catering in Shipton-under-Wychwood, made fresh on the day
One paella stall covers many diets: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. Whether it’s charity and school events and village fêtes and summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
Rural events near Shipton-under-Wychwood can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Shipton-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Running an event in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Shipton-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Shipton-under-Wychwood to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Shipton-under-Wychwood to Oxford (17 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Shipton station, about 0.5 miles north-east.
Festival paella catering in OX7 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Magpie Alley or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Shipton-under-Wychwood, we also cover Ascott Earl (1 mile east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Lyneham (2 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles east) and Chilson (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (7 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and Woodstock (11 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Wychwood Inn (within half a mile north)
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
There is 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.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Shipton-under-Wychwood
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Shipton-under-Wychwood and the whole of Oxfordshire
Why choose festival paella catering in Shipton-under-Wychwood?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Whatever you are celebrating in Shipton-under-Wychwood, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Music and food festivals
- Open days
- Village fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Wychwood Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Shipton-under-Wychwood: your questions answered
Is Shipton-under-Wychwood too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Shipton-under-Wychwood?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will check availability.
- 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