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Festival Paella Catering for West Hendred events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in West Hendred: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes
- Sports clubs and race days
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Festival paella catering in West Hendred, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. We are frequently asked to cater country shows and summer fairs and fêtes, with chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and churros.
Near West Hendred, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- West Hendred (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
FAQs for West Hendred
Is West Hendred close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we are available.
Do you need water?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For an evening event in West Hendred, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Planning festival paella catering in West Hendred? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Community events around West Hendred
West Hendred is about 3 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in West Hendred will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from West Hendred to Oxford (about 12 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Didcot Parkway station is about 4.9 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of the Holy Trinity? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 8 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX12. That could mean an event in a garden on Bankside, The Greenway and The Millham or the roads around them. For events just outside West Hendred, we cover East Hendred (1 mile east), Ardington (1 mile west), East Lockinge (1 mile south-west), Rowstock (2 miles east) and West Ilsley (4 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (5 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north-west), Wantage (3 miles west) and Grove (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around West Hendred includes Chain Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hare pub (less than half a mile north)
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Also near West Hendred
More for events in West Hendred
Who books festival paella catering in West Hendred?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In West Hendred, people book us for events such as:
- Community events and open days
- Race days and sports events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
School fairs, for a school like The Hendreds Church of England School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- A clear list of what’s included
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check allergen info is on display
- Provide seating near the food
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Crew meals are served at set times.
Larger pans for peak times.
- 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