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Festival Paella Catering for Aldersbrook events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Aldersbrook: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- County and country shows
- Race days and sports events
Planning an event in Aldersbrook?
Questions from Aldersbrook
Which station should guests use for Aldersbrook?
The closest is Wanstead Park station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Aldersbrook?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you come to Aldersbrook?
We do. Aldersbrook is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Festival paella catering for your event in Aldersbrook
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Whether it is open days and community events and VIP and hospitality areas, we can cook giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Street parties and school fairs in Aldersbrook are a great fit for a paella stall, as long as the road closure or site permission is in place. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Aldersbrook (E11, E12, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Aldersbrook
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Aldersbrook:
- Village fêtes
- Race days and sports events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Music and food festivals
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Aldersbrook Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in Aldersbrook, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or E11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Event catering near Aldersbrook
Aldersbrook is about 1 mile north of Forest Gate, in Greater London. Events in Aldersbrook are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Aldersbrook to London (7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Wanstead Park station is about 0.9 miles away. If your event is in Valentines Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
This part of Greater London takes in E11, E12 and E7, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Dover Road, Merlin Road and Belfry Road or the roads around them. Aldersbrook sits on or near the A116, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile west), Forest Gate (1 mile south), Wanstead (1 mile north), Leytonstone (1 mile west) and Redbridge (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Stratford Centre (2.1 miles south-west) and Wanstead Hospital (1.5 miles north). The countryside around Aldersbrook includes Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Wanstead High School (0.8 miles north) and Tyndale Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The George pub (0.9 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Cann Hall (1 mile west)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
As a London location, Aldersbrook is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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Other catering in Aldersbrook
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Extra pans for busy periods.
- 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