Oxfordshire · England
Festival & event paella in Somerton, Oxfordshire
Looking for festival paella catering in Somerton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
Festival paella catering for Somerton events
How our festival paella catering works in Somerton
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and churros, and we are often booked for sports clubs and race days and school and charity events.
Rural events near Somerton can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Somerton (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Event catering near Somerton
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX25, we can cook for your guests. Somerton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our events stretch from Somerton to Oxford (14 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St James, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Towns and villages near Somerton
Other catering in Somerton
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening events in Somerton have light until about 9:30pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Somerton
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
What affects the price in Somerton
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Somerton?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Somerton and across Oxfordshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Schedule crew meals
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Larger pans for peak times.
Somerton questions
How far is Somerton from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Somerton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Occasions we cook for in Somerton
One trader, many diets.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Somerton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Seasonal markets
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, Heyford station is about 2.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- 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