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Festival Paella Catering in Addiscombe
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 Addiscombe.
- Race days and sports events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering for Addiscombe events
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in Addiscombe have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Festival paella catering in Addiscombe, cooked live
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. Whether it is seasonal markets and village fêtes and summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella for your guests.
Events in Addiscombe range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers typically need council permission for public spaces, and we will provide what the organiser asks for. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Addiscombe (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Addiscombe? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Addiscombe
It copes with peak times, because it’s served from big pans.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Race days and sports events
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Country shows
- Community events and open days
Events in parks such as Ashburton Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
FAQs for Addiscombe
What about parking in Addiscombe?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll work around it.
Which station should guests use for Addiscombe?
The closest is Norwood Junction station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Running an event in Addiscombe
Addiscombe is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Addiscombe will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Norwood Junction station is about 1.2 miles away. School fairs, for a school like Oasis Academy Shirley Park, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
For festival paella catering in CR0, SE25 and CR9, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Grant Road, Capri Road and Coe Avenue. With the A232 close by, Addiscombe is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to Addiscombe for festival paella catering include Shirley Oaks (1 mile east), Ashburton (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north), Shirley (1 mile east) and Monks Orchard (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find County Borough of Croydon (1.5 miles south-west) and National Psychosis Unit (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Addiscombe includes Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Schools near Addiscombe include The Woodside Academy (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (within half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Trader information and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Addiscombe is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Places near Addiscombe
Other catering in Addiscombe
What affects the price in Addiscombe
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check allergen info is on display
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
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