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Festival & event paella in Shirburn, 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 for events in Shirburn.
- Music and food festivals
- Open days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Planning an event in Shirburn?
Shirburn events: pitches and permissions
Shirburn is about 6 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Shirburn or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Shirburn is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Shirburn, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in OX49 is planned around your venue. From Watlington Road, Castle Road and Blenheim Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Shirburn, we cover Lewknor (1 mile north-east), South Weston (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles south-east), Postcombe (2 miles north) and Howe Hill (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (6 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles south-west).
Open spaces near Shirburn include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Schools near Shirburn include Watlington Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Festival paella catering in Shirburn, cooked live
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for summer fairs and fêtes and VIP and hospitality areas.
At a fête or field event near Shirburn, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Shirburn (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Where we can cook in Shirburn
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Shirburn
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Shirburn
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, events in Shirburn stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books festival paella catering in Shirburn?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Shirburn book us for occasions like:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- County and country shows
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Icknield Community College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Shirburn? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Nearby places to Shirburn
Also in Shirburn
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Provide seating near the food
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Larger pans for peak times.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Shirburn: your questions answered
Is Shirburn too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Shirburn close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
- 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