Oxfordshire · England
Festival & event paella in Steventon, Oxfordshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Steventon.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School and charity events
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How our festival paella catering works in Steventon
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s school and charity events and seasonal markets, we can cook giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Near Steventon, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Steventon (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Steventon
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Questions from Steventon
Do you come out to small places like Steventon?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Steventon close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you come to Steventon?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Steventon is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Steventon?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Occasions we cook for in Steventon
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Music and food festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Open days
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Didcot Parkway station is about 3.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
Event catering near Steventon
Steventon is about 3 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX13, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Michael's Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cook at events all over the OX13 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, St Michael's Way and Hanney Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Milton Heights (1 mile south-east), Milton Hill (1 mile south-east), Drayton (2 miles north), Sutton Wick (2 miles north-east) and Marcham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (3 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles north-east), Witney (13 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.5 miles south). Not far away are Chain Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Local pubs include The North Star Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check how many portions traders can serve
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in Steventon have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, 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