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Festival Paella Catering for Steeple Barton events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Steeple Barton: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Festival paella catering near Steeple Barton
What festival paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Steeple Barton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
How our festival paella catering works in Steeple Barton
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater food and music festivals and county and country shows.
At a fête or field event near Steeple Barton, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Steeple Barton (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Larger pans for peak times.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
Perfect for your event in Steeple Barton
It brings theatre to the food court.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Music and food festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
For visitors coming by rail, Heyford station is about 2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
Your questions about festival paella catering in Steeple Barton
What’s the nearest station to Steeple Barton for guests?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 2 miles away.
How far is Steeple Barton from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Steeple Barton?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Community events around Steeple Barton
Steeple Barton is about 8 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Events in Steeple Barton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Steeple Barton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Middle Barton Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in.
Anywhere in OX25, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Steeple Barton, we cover Middle Barton (1 mile north-west), Westcott Barton (1 mile west), Steeple Aston (2 miles east), Middle Aston (2 miles north-east) and Duns Tew (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (8 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Deddington Castle (4.2 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find Holt Hotel (Oxfordshire) (1 mile east)
Is live paella right for your event?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Steeple Barton
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Steeple Barton and across Oxfordshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Steeple Barton, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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 and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Steeple Barton, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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- 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