Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Sprig's Alley
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Sprig's Alley.
- Sports club events
- Open days and community events
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering in Sprig's Alley
About our festival paella catering in Sprig's Alley
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. Whether it is county and country shows and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, we will put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and giant-pan paella and more.
For a village fête or field event near Sprig's Alley, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Sprig's Alley (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Sprig's Alley events: pitches and permissions
Sprig's Alley is about 6 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Sprig's Alley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Sprig's Alley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Sprig's Alley to Oxford (15 miles away).
Within about 2 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX39, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Sprigs Holly Lane and Sprigs Holly or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Sprig's Alley, we cover Bennett End (1 mile south-east), Stokenchurch (1 mile south), Rout's Green (1 mile east), Radnage (2 miles south-east) and Waterend (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles west), Thame (6 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles north-west) and Wallingford (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Sprig's Alley includes Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Sir Charles Napier Inn (less than half a mile west)
Nearby places to Sprig's Alley
What else we do in Sprig's Alley
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For an evening event in Sprig's Alley, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Sprig's Alley
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Occasions we cook for in Sprig's Alley
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Sprig's Alley:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School and charity events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Saunderton station, about 2.9 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
Sprig's Alley questions
Which station should guests use for Sprig's Alley?
The closest is Saunderton station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is Sprig's Alley close to London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How much space do you need?
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.
What does festival paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sprig's Alley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
- 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