Oxfordshire · England
Festival & event paella in Upper Arncott, 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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Upper Arncott.
- Sports club events
- Food and music festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Live festival paella catering in Upper Arncott
Festival paella catering in Upper Arncott, cooked live
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. For county and country shows and feeding crew and volunteers, we can cook seafood paella, giant-pan paella and churros.
For a village fête or field event near Upper Arncott, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Upper Arncott (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Upper Arncott
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events in Upper Arncott have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
- 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 we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Upper Arncott? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Book crew catering in advance
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Upper Arncott
What’s the nearest station to Upper Arncott for guests?
Bicester Village station, about 3.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Upper Arncott close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Who books festival paella catering in Upper Arncott?
It brings theatre to the food court.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Open days
- Seasonal markets
- County and country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Bicester Village station is about 3.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
How we price festival paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Towns and villages near Upper Arncott
What else we do in Upper Arncott
Community events around Upper Arncott
Upper Arncott is about 4 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Upper Arncott. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire. We cook right across the region, from Upper Arncott to Oxford (8 miles away).
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Hopcraft Close, Murcott Road and Teale Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Upper Arncott, we also cover Lower Arncott (1 mile north), Ambrosden (1 mile north), Murcott (2 miles south-west), Merton (2 miles west) and Fencott (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-west), Thame (9 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles west) and Chinnor (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Upper Arncott include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (under half a mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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