Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Warborough events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Warborough and Oxfordshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Charity and school events
- County and country shows
Book festival paella catering in Warborough
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Festival paella catering in Warborough, made fresh on the day
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. Typical bookings include county and country shows and school fairs and fundraisers, with chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
At a field event near Warborough, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Warborough (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Event catering near Warborough
Warborough is about 5 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Warborough, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Warborough. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 9 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Culham station is about 4.4 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 8 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over OX10 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Henfield View, Thame Road and Quaker Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shillingford (1 mile south), Dorchester (1 mile west), Berrick Salome (1 mile east), Drayton St Leonard (2 miles north) and Benson (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.5 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Warborough includes Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (2.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers pub (under half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- The event’s site rules and timings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening events in Warborough have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
FAQs for Warborough
What’s the nearest station to Warborough for guests?
The closest is Culham station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Is Warborough 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 cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Warborough.
Do you need water?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Perfect for your event in Warborough
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Sports clubs and race days
- Music and food festivals
School fairs, for a school like St Laurence Church of England (A) School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deadline for final numbers
Why choose live paella in Warborough?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Warborough
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Send traders one clear trader pack
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Also near Warborough
More for events in Warborough
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.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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