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Festival & event paella in South Leigh, Oxfordshire
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across South Leigh and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Seasonal markets
- School and charity events
- Community events and open days
Live festival paella catering in South Leigh
Running an event in South Leigh
South Leigh is about 3 miles east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in South Leigh. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 9 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hanborough station, about 4.1 miles north-east. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Wood Green School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of the OX29 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, Church End and Chapel Road. Close by, we cover events in High Cogges (1 mile west), Madley Park (2 miles north-west), Hardwick (2 miles south-west), Cogges (2 miles west) and Stanton Harcourt (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (14 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles west) and Carterton (7 miles west).
A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.1 miles west).
How our festival paella catering works in South Leigh
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Whether it’s VIP and hospitality areas and country shows, we can cook vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A fête near South Leigh might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- South Leigh (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What affects the price in South Leigh
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. 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 South Leigh hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover South Leigh and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For an evening event in South Leigh, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in South Leigh? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in South Leigh
It brings theatre to the food court.
In South Leigh and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Seasonal markets
- Sports club events
- Community events and open days
- Music and food festivals
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.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in South Leigh
Which station should guests use for South Leigh?
Hanborough station, about 4.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Is South Leigh too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you need water?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
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What else we do in South Leigh
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Book crew catering in advance
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check allergen info is on display
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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