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Festival Paella Catering for South Stoke events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in South Stoke. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School and charity events
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering for South Stoke events
Festival paella catering for your event in South Stoke
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Typical bookings include agricultural and county shows and christmas and farmers’ markets, serving vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros.
For a village fête or field event near South Stoke, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- South Stoke (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Extra pans for busy periods.
What else we do in South Stoke
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening events in South Stoke have light until about 9:25pm 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.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Trader information and site rules
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in South Stoke, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Common questions in South Stoke
Do you cater in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in South Stoke?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will let you know if we are available.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Running an event in South Stoke
South Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in South Stoke, and we will plan the journey and set-up. South Stoke is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Andrew? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as South Stoke Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 5 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in RG8, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on The Street, Ferry Road and Cross Keys Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside South Stoke, we cover Moulsford (1 mile west), Goring (2 miles south), North Stoke (2 miles north-east), Cholsey (2 miles north) and Streatley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Wallingford Castle (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near South Stoke include Churn Hill and Withymead Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Cranford House School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Perch and Pike pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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