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Festival & event paella in Stoke Lyne, Oxfordshire
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Stoke Lyne: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- County and country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering near Stoke Lyne
Stoke Lyne events: pitches and permissions
Stoke Lyne is about 3 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Stoke Lyne to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Stoke Lyne is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bicester North station, about 3.4 miles south.
Here we cover the OX27 postcode area. Other places close to Stoke Lyne for festival paella catering include Hardwick (1 mile north-east), Bucknell (2 miles south), Hethe (2 miles north-east), Fringford (2 miles east) and Caversfield (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north-west), Bicester (3 miles south), Kidlington (10 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south) and Bure Park (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Ardley Castle (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Stoke Lyne includes Graven Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Peyton Arms (within half a mile north)
Festival paella catering for your event in Stoke Lyne
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Typical bookings include christmas and farmers’ markets and feeding crew and volunteers, with seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a fête or field event near Stoke Lyne, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Stoke Lyne (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Stoke Lyne
What’s the nearest station to Stoke Lyne for guests?
Bicester North station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre.
Is Stoke Lyne close to London?
About 56 miles from central London.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Stoke Lyne hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, events in Stoke Lyne stay light until about 9:30pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Plan seating near the food area
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Extra pans for busy periods.
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Also in Stoke Lyne
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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