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Festival Paella Catering for Upper Brailes events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Upper Brailes.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- County and country shows
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering for Upper Brailes events
About our festival paella catering in Upper Brailes
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. Whether it’s summer fairs and fêtes and christmas and farmers’ markets, we can cook vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella and more.
At a fête or field event near Upper Brailes, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Upper Brailes (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Who books festival paella catering in Upper Brailes?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Upper Brailes, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community events and open days
- Country shows
- Music and food festivals
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Brailes CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Community events around Upper Brailes
Upper Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For festival paella catering in Upper Brailes, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Upper Brailes is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Upper Brailes to Oxford (about 25 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St George, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Anywhere in OX15, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Castle Hill, Fant Hill and Henbrook Lane. If your venue is just outside Upper Brailes, we also cover Lower Brailes (1 mile south-east) and Sutton-under-Brailes (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south), Neithrop (8 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (8 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Ellen Badger Hospital (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you will find The Gate Inn (less than half a mile south)
Why choose live paella in Upper Brailes?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
Upper Brailes questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Upper Brailes?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is Upper Brailes too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
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Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Summer events in Upper Brailes have daylight until about 9:30pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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