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Festival & event paella in Shutford, Oxfordshire
Planning festival paella catering in Shutford? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Sports clubs and race days
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering near Shutford
Community events around Shutford
Shutford is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Shutford, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 23 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Banbury station, about 4.7 miles east.
Wherever your event is in OX15, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Malthouse Lane, Ivy Lane and Cook's Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Balscote (1 mile north), Alkerton (2 miles north), Swalcliffe (2 miles south), Tadmarton (2 miles south) and Shenington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Woodstock (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Horton General Hospital (4.3 miles east) and Broughton Castle (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
- Pubs nearby include George And Dragon Public House (less than half a mile south)
Festival paella catering for your event in Shutford
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Whether it is festivals and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and giant-pan paella and more.
At a field event near Shutford, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Shutford (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
FAQs for Shutford
Is Shutford close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Shutford?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Do you come to Shutford?
Yes, we do. Shutford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For an evening event in Shutford, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Shutford
Other catering in Shutford
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Access for unloading at set-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Shutford
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Why choose live paella in Shutford?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Shutford hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Shutford
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Shutford
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Shutford
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Open days
- Sports club events
- Festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Martin, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
- 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