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Festival Paella Catering in Aldborough Hatch
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Aldborough Hatch and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering for Aldborough Hatch events
Community events around Aldborough Hatch
Aldborough Hatch is about 2 miles north-east of Ilford, in Greater London. From the centre of Aldborough Hatch to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Aldborough Hatch is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Aldborough Hatch to London (about 10 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like William Torbitt Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Here we cover the IG2, IG3 and RM6 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Oaks Lane, Chase Lane and Mendip Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the A12 close by, Aldborough Hatch is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Goodmayes (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles east), Becontree Heath (2 miles south-east) and Becontree (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are King George Hospital (under half a mile east) and The Brewery (3.4 miles east). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Schools near Aldborough Hatch include Oaks Park High School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (1.3 miles north)
About our festival paella catering in Aldborough Hatch
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We cook vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater school and charity events and crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Street parties and school fairs in Aldborough Hatch are a great fit for a paella stall, once permissions are sorted. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Aldborough Hatch (IG2, IG3, RM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Send us the date, your venue or IG2 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening events in Aldborough Hatch have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Aldborough Hatch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Room for our cooking and serving area
As a London location, Aldborough Hatch is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Aldborough Hatch
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Nearby places to Aldborough Hatch
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FAQs for Aldborough Hatch
Which station should guests use for Aldborough Hatch?
The closest is Goodmayes station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Fairlop Waters?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Why choose festival paella catering in Aldborough Hatch?
One trader, many diets.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Aldborough Hatch, people book us for occasions like:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Agricultural and county shows
- Food and music festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Events in parks such as Fairlop Waters need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
For event organisers in Aldborough Hatch
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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