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Festival Paella Catering in Stonor
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Stonor.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- County and country shows
- Festivals
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How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Summer events in Stonor have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Festival paella catering in Stonor, made fresh on the day
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. We are frequently asked to cater school fairs and fundraisers and community events and open days, with vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
A fête near Stonor might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Stonor (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Stonor?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
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Questions from Stonor
Do you cater in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Stonor?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Will there be long queues?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we’re available.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Events we cater in Stonor
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes
- Race days and sports events
- Seasonal markets
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Pishill Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Event catering near Stonor
Stonor is about 5 miles north of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in RG9, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from Stonor to Reading (11 miles away).
Within about 3 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across the RG9 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Turville Heath (1 mile north-east), Northend (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles north-west), Cookley Green (3 miles west) and Howe Hill (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles south), Benson (7 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north) and Tilehurst (11 miles south-west).
Not far away are Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn Public House (0.7 miles west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Book crew catering in advance
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Crew meals are served at set times.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
- 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