Oxfordshire · England
Festival & event paella in Thame, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Thame.
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
Live festival paella catering in Thame
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening events in Thame have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Festival paella catering for your event in Thame
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. For food and music festivals and country shows, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and churros for your guests.
In Thame, schools, clubs and churches frequently run summer events. Paella suits any of them. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Thame (OX9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Thame
How far is Thame from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Thame for guests?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
What do you need at the pitch?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Do you cater in Thame?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Thame and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Occasions we cook for in Thame
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Thame:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days and community events
For visitors coming by rail, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 2.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
Where we can cook in Thame
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Event catering near Thame
Thame is about 8 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Oxfordshire. For festival paella catering in Thame, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Thame. We cater in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Barley Hill Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 7 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in OX9, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Upper High Street, Butter Market and High Street. You’ll find Thame on the A329 and A418, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Thame, we also cover Moreton (1 mile south-west), Towersey (1 mile east), Kingsey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (2 miles north-west) and Haddenham (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles west). Thame is among the bigger towns we cover in Oxfordshire, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Thame include Snakemoor.
- Nearby schools include Lord Williams's School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Cross Keys Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check allergen info is on display
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Also in Thame
Is live paella right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
- 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