Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Tackley events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Tackley and the surrounding area.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Charity and school events
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering in Tackley
About our festival paella catering in Tackley
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals and sports clubs and race days, with chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
At a fête or field event near Tackley, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Tackley (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Evening events in Tackley have light until about 9:30pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Tackley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Event catering near Tackley
Tackley is about 6 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX5, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Tackley Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A paella pan draws people in.
Anywhere in OX5, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Whether your event is on Nethercote Road, St Nicholas Road and St Johns Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Tackley, we also cover Bunkers Hill (2 miles south), Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles south), Wootton (3 miles west), Thrupp (3 miles south) and Woodstock (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north), Bicester (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Tackley include Woodsides Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Gardiner Arms (under half a mile west)
Why choose live paella in Tackley?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Occasions we cook for in Tackley
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Seasonal markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Charity and school events
- Open days
For visitors coming by rail, Tackley has its own station, Tackley station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
Towns and villages near Tackley
Also in Tackley
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
FAQs for Tackley
Do you come out to small places like Tackley?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Tackley?
Tackley has its own station: Tackley station.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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